Jediael יְדִיעֲאֵל

Male Tribe of Levi H3043J 1 book

Levite gatekeeper, son of Meshelemiah

Who is Jediael in the Bible?

Jediael was a Levite gatekeeper mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:2 as the second son of Meshelemiah during King David's reign. As a gatekeeper, Jediael held an important responsibility for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and maintaining security at the sacred spaces, ensuring that only authorized individuals could enter. While the biblical record provides no further details about his specific duties or the length of his service, his inclusion among the gatekeepers underscores the significance of this role in protecting and maintaining order at Israel's holy places during David's time.

Biography

Jediael is mentioned in 1Ch.26.2 as one of the sons of Meshelemiah, a Levite gatekeeper during the reign of King David. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple, ensuring that only authorized individuals entered the sacred spaces and maintaining order and security. Jediael is listed as the second son of Meshelemiah, suggesting that he held a position of responsibility within the gatekeeping duties. The text does not provide any further details about Jediael's specific role or the duration of his service. However, his mention in the context of the gatekeepers highlights the importance of this function in the maintenance and protection of the holy places during David's reign.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 26:2

    "Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,"

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew יְדִיעֲאֵל