Jehallelel יְהַלֶּלְאֵל
Levite who helped purify the temple under Hezekiah
Who is Jehallelel in the Bible?
Jehallelel was a Levite from the Merari clan who served during King Hezekiah's reign in ancient Judah. According to 2 Chronicles 29:12, he was one of several Levites commissioned by Hezekiah to purify and cleanse the temple, which had fallen into disrepair and spiritual neglect during the reign of Hezekiah's father, King Ahaz. Working alongside Levites from the Kohath and Gershon clans, Jehallelel participated in removing unclean items and restoring the temple to proper condition for worship. His service exemplifies the role of the Levites in supporting the king's religious reforms and demonstrates the importance of ceremonial cleansing in restoring Israel's covenant relationship with God.
Biography
Jehallelel is mentioned in 2Ch.29.12 as one of the Levites who participated in the purification of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. He is identified as a member of the Merari clan, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. When Hezekiah became king, he initiated a series of religious reforms aimed at restoring the worship of the Lord and cleansing the temple, which had been neglected and defiled during the reign of his father, Ahaz. Jehallelel, along with other Levites from the clans of Kohath and Gershon, responded to the king's command and took part in the purification process. They cleansed the temple, removed the unclean items, and prepared it for proper worship. The text does not provide any further details about Jehallelel's specific role or contributions during this event. However, his participation in the temple purification highlights the importance of the Levites in maintaining the sanctity of the temple and assisting in the religious reforms initiated by the king.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:12
"Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהַלֶּלְאֵל |