Jathniel יַתְנִיאֵל
Levite gatekeeper during David's reign
Who is Jathniel in the Bible?
Jathniel was a Levite gatekeeper who served during the reign of King David, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 26:2. He was the fourth son of Meshelemiah, a chief gatekeeper, and was part of the organized system of gatekeepers responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and temple. These gatekeepers ensured that only authorized individuals could enter the sacred spaces and maintained order and security at the house of God. Though Scripture provides no additional details about his specific duties or accomplishments, his inclusion in the official list of gatekeepers indicates that he was a trusted and reliable servant in this important role that protected the holiness of Israel's worship spaces.
Biography
Jathniel is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.26.2 as one of the gatekeepers from the Levites during the reign of King David. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple. They ensured that only authorized individuals entered the sacred spaces and maintained order and security. Jathniel is listed as the fourth son of Meshelemiah, who was one of the chief gatekeepers. The text does not provide any further details about Jathniel's life or his specific duties as a gatekeeper. His mention in the list of gatekeepers suggests that he was a trusted and reliable individual who served faithfully in this important role.
Family
Siblings
- Zechariah Tribe of LeviSon of IsshiahSon of Isshiah, a LeviteView full profile →
- Jediael MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty men from the tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Zebadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Elam Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahA temple gatekeeper during David's reignView full profile →
- Jehohanan Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahLevite gatekeeper during the reign of DavidView full profile →
- Eliehoenai Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahSon of Meshelemiah, a gatekeeper in David's timeView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 26:2
"Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַתְנִיאֵל |