Kadmiel קַדְמִיאֵל
A Levite who returned from Babylonian exile
Biography
Kadmiel is mentioned several times in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah as a Levite who returned from the Babylonian exile. He is first listed among the Levites who returned with Zerubbabel (Ezr.2.40; Neh.7.43).
During the rebuilding of the temple, Kadmiel, along with Jeshua and his sons and brothers, led the Levites in supervising the workmen (Ezr.3.9). This highlights Kadmiel's leadership role and his involvement in the restoration of the temple.
Later, Kadmiel is mentioned among the Levites who participated in the public reading of the Law and the confession of sins during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah (Neh.9.4-5). He also signed the covenant to follow the Law of God (Neh.10.9).
In the lists of Levites who served in the temple after its completion, Kadmiel is mentioned as one of the leaders of thanksgiving and praise (Neh.12.8, 24).
Throughout these passages, Kadmiel emerges as a prominent Levite who played a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple, the spiritual renewal of the people, and the restoration of worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. His consistent presence and leadership demonstrate his dedication to serving God and his people.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 2 verses
- Ezra 2:40
"The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy-four."
Study Ezra → - Ezra 3:9
"Then Jeshua stood with his sons and his brothers, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to have the oversight of the workmen in God’s house: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brothers the Levites."
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Nehemiah 5 verses
- Nehemiah 7:43
"The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah: seventy-four."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 9:4
"Then Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani of the Levites stood up on the stairs, and cried with a loud voice to Yahweh their God."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 9:5
"Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Stand up and bless Yahweh your God from everlasting to everlasting! Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise!"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 10:9
"The Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:8
"Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brothers."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | קַדְמִיאֵל | H6934 |
Kadmiel
Ezr 2:40; Ne 7:43), founder of a family whose descendants returned from captivity with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:1; Ne 7:43; 12:1,8). He is named among those who praise God for the return (Ne 9:4,5; 12:24); was of those who "set forward" the work of the Lord's house (Ezr 3:9; 1 Esdras 5:26,58), and is again mentioned with those who "seal" the new Return Covenant (Ne 10:28) after the re-establishment of worship (Ne 10:1,9).
kad'-mon-it (qadhmoni; Kedmonaioi, signifies "the Easterner," or, less probably, "one of the ancient race"): The Kadmonites are mentioned in Ge 15:19 along with the Kenites and K