Jehallelel יְהַלֶּלְאֵל
Son of Elah, descendant of Judah
Who is Jehallelel in the Bible?
Jehallelel was a son of Elah and a descendant of the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:16. He is listed in the genealogical records alongside his brothers Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel as part of the family lines within Judah. Beyond his name and position in this genealogy, no other details about his life, occupation, or specific role are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in the Chronicles genealogy serves the important purpose of documenting and preserving the family records and tribal inheritance lines of Judah after the period of settlement in Canaan.
Biography
Jehallelel is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.4.16 as one of the sons of Elah, who was a descendant of Judah. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of some of the clans and families within the tribe of Judah. Jehallelel is listed along with his brothers Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel. No further information is provided about Jehallelel's life, his occupation, or his role within the clan. The mention of his name in this genealogical record serves to document the family lines and the descendants of Judah.
Family
Offspring
- Ziph Tribe of JudahSon of JehallelelSon of Jehallelel, a JudahiteView full profile →
- Ziphah Tribe of JudahSon of JehallelelSon of Jehallelel, a JudahiteView full profile →
- Tiria Tribe of JudahSon of JehallelelSon of Jehallelel from the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Asarel Tribe of JudahSon of JehallelelSon of Jehallelel, from the tribe of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:16
"The sons of Jehallelel: Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהַלֶּלְאֵל |