Jahdiel יַחְדִּיאֵל
Mighty warrior and head of a father's house in Manasseh.
Who is Jahdiel in the Bible?
Jahdiel was a mighty warrior and head of a father's house in the half-tribe of Manasseh, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:24. He lived east of the Jordan River in the region of Gilead, where the half-tribe of Manasseh had settled along with the tribes of Reuben and Gad. This area was chosen because it provided suitable pastureland for the tribes' abundant livestock. Jahdiel's inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 5 identifies him as a leader of significance among his people, representing the established authority and warrior strength of the eastern Israelite settlements.
Biography
Jahdiel is mentioned in 1Ch.5.24 as one of the mighty warriors and heads of a father's house in the half-tribe of Manasseh, east of the Jordan. This passage is part of a genealogical record of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, who settled in the region of Gilead (1Ch.5.1-26).
The half-tribe of Manasseh, along with the tribes of Reuben and Gad, had requested to settle in the land east of the Jordan, as it was suitable for their abundant livestock (Num.32.1-5). Moses granted their request on the condition that they would help their fellow Israelites.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:24
"These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַחְדִּיאֵל |