Jediael יְדִיעֲאֵל
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
Siblings
- Zechariah Tribe of LeviSon of IsshiahSon of Isshiah, a LeviteView full profile →
- Zebadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Jathniel Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahLevite gatekeeper during David's reignView 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 | יְדִיעֲאֵל |