Tebaliah טְבַלְיָ֫הוּ
Levite gatekeeper, son of Hosah
Who is Tebaliah in the Bible?
Tebaliah was a Levite gatekeeper and the third son of Hosah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:11. He served as a guard at the temple during ancient Israel's worship practices, specifically assigned to the Shallecheth Gate on the west side of the temple complex. Like other gatekeepers of his time, Tebaliah was responsible for controlling access to the sacred temple and its courtyards, a crucial role in maintaining the sanctity and order of Israel's central place of worship. Though little is recorded about him individually, Tebaliah represents the important priestly support system that enabled the temple's daily operations and protected its holiness.
Biography
Tebaliah is mentioned in 1Ch.26.11 as the third son of Hosah, a Levite gatekeeper. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple and its courtyards. They were organized by families and assigned to different gates. Hosah and his sons, including Tebaliah, were assigned to the Shallecheth Gate on the west side of the temple.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 26:11
"Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and brothers of Hosah numbered 13 in all."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | טְבַלְיָ֫הוּ |