Jehiel יְחִיאֵל
Son of King Jehoshaphat of Judah
Who is Jehiel in the Bible?
Jehiel was one of the sons of King Jehoshaphat of Judah, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 21:2 alongside his brothers Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah. Like his brothers, Jehiel received substantial gifts from his father, including silver, gold, valuable possessions, and control of fortified cities throughout Judah, reflecting the wealth and power of Jehoshaphat's reign. However, the kingdom passed to Jehoram, Jehoshaphat's firstborn son, rather than being divided among all the sons. Jehiel's mention in scripture primarily illustrates the royal practices of the Judahite monarchy and the provision made for non-heir sons during the Old Testament period.
Biography
Jehiel is mentioned in 2Ch.21.2 as one of the sons of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He is listed along with his brothers Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah. The text states that Jehoshaphat gave his sons many gifts of silver, gold, and valuable possessions, as well as fortified cities in Judah. However, the kingdom was given to Jehoram, Jehoshaphat's firstborn son. The passage does not provide any further information about Jehiel's life or his role in the royal family. His mention in this context serves to highlight the wealth and power of Jehoshaphat's reign and the practice of providing for the king's sons, even though the firstborn would inherit the throne.
Family
Siblings
- Jehoram Tribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah.View full profile →
- Azariah Tribe of JudahSon of JehoshaphatSon of King Jehoshaphat of JudahView full profile →
- Zechariah Tribe of LeviSon of IsshiahSon of Isshiah, a LeviteView full profile →
- Azariahu Tribe of JudahSon of JehoshaphatSon of King Jehoshaphat of JudahView full profile →
- Michael MaleDavid's warriorA Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Shephatiah MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 21:2
"Jehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְחִיאֵל |