Jahleel יַחְלְאֵל
Son of Zebulun, grandson of Jacob, and a clan leader.
Who is Jahleel in the Bible?
Jahleel was a son of Zebulun and grandson of Jacob, appearing in the biblical genealogies as a clan leader of the tribe of Zebulun. He is first mentioned in Genesis 46:14 among the descendants of Jacob who traveled to Egypt during the time of Joseph, and later referenced in Numbers 26:26 as a clan leader in the wilderness census, where his descendants are identified as the Jahleelites. Beyond these two genealogical mentions, the Bible provides no additional details about Jahleel's personal life or accomplishments. His inclusion in these foundational genealogies underscores his significance as an ancestor and establishes his lineage's place within the tribal structure of ancient Israel.
Biography
Jahleel was one of the sons of Zebulun and a grandson of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen. 46:14). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt during the time of Joseph. Later, in the census taken in the wilderness, Jahleel is listed as one of the clans of Zebulun (Num. 26:26). The Jahleelites, his descendants, are counted among the clans of Zebulun. Apart from these two mentions in the genealogies and census, no other details about Jahleel's life or specific role are provided in the Bible. His inclusion in these lists highlights his place in the lineage of Zebulun and his status as a clan leader within the tribe.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:14
"The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:26
"These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַחְלְאֵל |
| Group | Hebrew | יַחְלְאֵלִי |