Jehiel יְחִיאֵל

Male H3171M 1 book

Temple officer during King Josiah's Passover celebration

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 book
2 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 2 Chronicles 35:8

    "His princes gave for a free will offering to the people, to the priests, and to the Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the rulers of God’s house, gave to the priests for the Passover offerings two thousand six hundred small livestock, and three hundred head of cattle."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew יְחִיאֵל H3171M