Kemuel קְמוּאֵל
A Levite leader during David's reign
Who is Kemuel in the Bible?
Kemuel, the son of Hebron, was a Levite leader appointed during the reign of King David, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:17. He appears in a list of leaders responsible for overseeing various tribes and groups within David's administration. As the leader of the Levites, Kemuel would have overseen the religious duties and responsibilities of the Levites, who were set apart for service in the tabernacle and later the temple. His inclusion in this administrative record underscores the significance of the Levites in Israel's religious life and the necessity for strong leadership within their ranks during David's reign.
Biography
Kemuel, the son of Hebron, is mentioned in 1Ch.27.17 as the leader of the Levites during the reign of King David. The context of the passage is the organization of David's administration and the leaders appointed over various tribes and groups (1Ch.27.1-34).
As the leader of the Levites, Kemuel would have been responsible for overseeing the religious duties and responsibilities of the Levites, who were set apart for the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.
The mention of Kemuel in this administrative list highlights the importance of the Levites in the religious life of Israel during David's reign and the need for effective leadership within their ranks.
Apart from this brief mention in the context of David's administration, no other information is provided about Kemuel's background, specific duties, or the duration of his leadership over the Levites.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:17
"over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | קְמוּאֵל |
Kemuel
; but compare Ge 10:22, where Aram is described as one of the children of Shem. They may not be the same person.
(2) Prince of Ephraim, one of the land commissioners who divided Canaan (Nu 34:24).
(3) A Levite, father of Hashabiah, one of the tribal princes of David's time, a ruler among the Levites (1Ch 27:17).
ke'-nan (qenan; Kainan) : A son of Enosh, the son of Seth (Ge 5:9,10,12,13,<