Kadmiel קַדְמִיאֵל
A Levite who returned from Babylonian exile
Who is Kadmiel in the Bible?
Kadmiel was a Levite who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel and played a key leadership role in rebuilding the Jerusalem temple. According to Ezra 3:9, he worked alongside Jeshua and his sons to supervise the laborers during the temple's reconstruction. Kadmiel also participated prominently in the spiritual renewal of the Jewish community, leading the public reading of the Law and joining in communal confession of sins during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 9:4-5), and he signed the covenant to observe God's Law (Nehemiah 10:9). His repeated appearances in Ezra and Nehemiah underscore his significance as both a practical administrator in the restoration of Jewish religious life and a spiritual leader committed to the people's renewed devotion to God's commandments.
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.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 2 verses
- Ezra 2:40
"The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74."
Study Ezra → - Ezra 3:9
"So Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together to supervise those working on the house of God."
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Nehemiah 5 verses
- Nehemiah 7:43
"The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 9:4
"And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 9:5
"Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 10:9
"The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:8
"The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | קַדְמִיאֵל |
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