Jehiel יְחִיאֵל
Levite leader during the reign of King David
Who is Jehiel in the Bible?
Jehiel was a Levite leader who served during the reign of King David and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as a significant figure in organizing temple worship and service. Also known as Jahath, Jehiel is listed in 1 Chronicles 23:8 as one of the sons of Ladan, a descendant of Gershon, during the reorganization of the Levites and their temple duties. In 1 Chronicles 29:8, he appears among the Levitical leaders who received precious stone donations for the temple's construction, indicating his position of authority and trust within the religious community. Additionally, 1 Chronicles 26:21-22 identifies him as the father of Zetham and Joel, who oversaw the treasuries of the Lord's house, suggesting his family played a continuing role in temple administration. Jehiel's prominence in these organizational accounts reflects the importance of Levitical leadership in establishing proper worship structures during David's reign.
Biography
Jehiel, also referred to as Jahath, is mentioned in several passages in 1 Chronicles as a Levite leader during the reign of King David. In 1Ch.23.8, Jehiel is listed as one of the sons of Ladan, who was a descendant of Gershon. This chapter describes the organization of the Levites and their duties in the temple service. In 1Ch.29.8, Jehiel is mentioned as one of the leaders of the Levites who received the donations of precious stones for the construction of the temple. This suggests that he held a position of responsibility and trust within the Levitical community. In 1Ch.26.21-22, Jehiel is identified as the father of Zetham and Joel, who were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the Lord. This passage also refers to him as Jehieli, possibly indicating a variant spelling of his name. The text does not provide any further details about Jehiel's life or his specific role as a Levite leader. However, his repeated mention in these passages highlights his importance and the significance of the Levites in the administration and service of the temple during David's reign.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 5 verses
- 1 Chronicles 23:8
"The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all."
- 1 Chronicles 29:8
"Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite."
- 1 Chronicles 26:21
"From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,"
- 1 Chronicles 26:22
"the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD."
- 1 Chronicles 6:20
"Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְחִיאֵל |
| Spelled | Hebrew | יְחִיאֵלִי |
| Named | Hebrew | יַ֫חַת |