Jehiel יְחִיאֵל
Temple officer during King Josiah's Passover celebration
Who is Jehiel in the Bible?
Jehiel was a temple officer during the reign of King Josiah in ancient Judah, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 35:8 as one of the leaders who contributed animals for the Passover offerings. Along with fellow officers Zechariah and another man named Jehiel, he provided sheep, goats, and cattle for the sacrifices during Josiah's celebrated Passover festival. His participation in these contributions demonstrates the temple leadership's support for Josiah's religious reforms and their commitment to maintaining proper worship according to the Law of Moses. Jehiel's role, though briefly recorded, illustrates the collaborative effort among temple administrators to ensure the successful execution of one of Israel's most important religious observances.
Biography
Jehiel is mentioned in 2Ch.35.8 as one of the officers of the temple during the reign of King Josiah. Along with Zechariah and another Jehiel, he gave animals for the Passover offerings. This chapter describes Josiah's celebration of the Passover, which was carried out with great zeal and in accordance with the Law of Moses. The officers of the temple, including Jehiel, contributed sheep, goats, and cattle for the Passover sacrifices, demonstrating their support for the king's religious reforms and their dedication to the proper observance of the festival. The text does not provide any additional information about this Jehiel's background or his specific role in the temple administration. However, his contribution to the Passover offerings highlights the importance of the temple officers in facilitating the religious celebrations and ensuring that the necessary resources were available for the sacrifices.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 35:8
"His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the chief officials of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְחִיאֵל |