Jekuthiel יְקוּתִיאֵל
Son of Mered, founder of Zanoah.
Who is Jekuthiel in the Bible?
Jekuthiel was a descendant of Judah mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:18. He was the son of Mered and his wife Jehudijah, also called "the Judahite woman." Jekuthiel is noted as the founder or father of Zanoah, a town that likely became associated with his descendants. Though little is known about his personal life, his inclusion in the genealogy of Judah underscores the importance of tracking family lineages and territorial settlements in ancient Israel's tribal history.
Biography
Jekuthiel is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles. He was the son of Mered, who was a descendant of Judah. Jekuthiel's mother was Jehudijah (or the Judahite woman), one of Mered's wives. Jekuthiel is described as the father (or founder) of Zanoah, which probably refers to a town associated with his descendants.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Jered Tribe of Judah(?)Son of MeredSon of Mered, founder of Gedor.View full profile →
- Heber Tribe of Judah(?)Son of MeredSon of Mered, from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Miriam Tribe of Judah(?)Sister of ShammaiA descendant of Judah, mentioned in a genealogy.View full profile →
- Shammai Tribe of JudahSon of OnamSon of Onam; father of Nadab and AbishurView full profile →
- Ishbah Tribe of Judah(?)Son of MeredSon of Mered in the genealogy of JudahView full profile →
Offspring
- Zanoah
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:18
"These were the children of Pharaoh’s daughter Bithiah. Mered also took a Judean wife, who gave birth to Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְקוּתִיאֵל |