Topical Encyclopedia
Jehiel is a name found multiple times in the Old Testament, associated with various individuals who played significant roles in the religious and political life of ancient Israel. The name Jehiel means "God lives" or "may God live," reflecting the theocentric culture of the Israelites.
1.
Jehiel, the Son of Hachmoni: This Jehiel is mentioned as a companion of King David. He is described as "the son of Hachmoni" and served as a tutor or counselor to the king's sons (
1 Chronicles 27:32). His role indicates a position of trust and influence within the royal court, responsible for the education and guidance of the future leaders of Israel.
2.
Jehiel, the Levite Musician: Another Jehiel is noted among the Levites appointed by David to minister before the Ark of the Covenant. He was part of the group responsible for playing musical instruments and leading worship (
1 Chronicles 15:18, 21). This Jehiel's involvement in the sacred music underscores the importance of worship and the arts in the spiritual life of Israel.
3.
Jehiel, the Overseer of Offerings: In the time of King Hezekiah, a Levite named Jehiel was appointed as one of the overseers of the freewill offerings brought to the house of the LORD (
2 Chronicles 31:13). His duty was to ensure the proper handling and distribution of these offerings, reflecting the organized and communal nature of worship and sacrifice in the temple.
4.
Jehiel, the Father of Gibeon: This Jehiel is listed in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. He is noted as the father of Gibeon and is associated with the city of Gibeon itself (
1 Chronicles 9:35). His mention in the genealogical records highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in Israelite society.
5.
Jehiel, the Ancestor of a Post-Exilic Family: In the post-exilic period, a Jehiel is mentioned as the head of a family that returned from Babylonian captivity with Ezra. This Jehiel is noted for having taken foreign wives, an issue addressed by Ezra as part of the religious reforms to restore covenant faithfulness among the people (
Ezra 10:26). This incident reflects the ongoing struggle to maintain religious purity and identity in the face of external influences.
6.
Jehiel, the Priest: Another Jehiel is listed among the priests who returned with Zerubbabel and Jeshua (
Nehemiah 12:19). His inclusion in the priestly lineage signifies the continuity of religious leadership and the restoration of temple worship after the exile.
The various individuals named Jehiel illustrate the diverse roles and responsibilities within the community of Israel, from education and worship to administration and religious reform. Each Jehiel, in his own way, contributed to the spiritual and communal life of the nation, reflecting the multifaceted nature of service to God and His people.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Jehiel(God lives).
- One of the Levites appointed by David to assist in the service of the house of God. (1 Chronicles 15:18,20;16:5)
- One of the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, put to death by his brother Jehoram. (2 Chronicles 21:2,4) (B.C. 887.)
- One of the rulers of the house of God at the time of the reforms of Josiah. (2 Chronicles 35:8) (B.C. 623.)
- A Gershonite Levite, (1 Chronicles 23:8) who had charge of the treasures. ch. (1 Chronicles 28:8)
- A son of Hachmoni named in the list of David's officers, (1 Chronicles 27:32) as "with the king's sons," whatever that may mean.
- A Levite who took part in the restorations of King Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 29:14) (B.C. 726.)
- Another Levite at the same period. (2 Chronicles 31:13)
- Father of Obadiah, of the Bene-Joab. (Ezra 8:9) (B.C. before 459.)
- One of the Bene-Elam, father of Shechaniah. (Ezra 10:2)
- A member of the same family, who himself had to part with his wife. (Ezra 10:26)
- A priest, one of the Bene-Harim, who also had to put away his foreign wife. (Ezra 10:21) (B.C. 459.)
Easton's Bible Dictionary
God's living one.
(1.) The father of Gibeon (1 Chronicles 9:35).
(2.) One of David's guard (1 Chronicles 11:44).
(3.) One of the Levites "of the second degree," appointed to conduct the music on the occasion of the ark's being removed to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:18, 20).
(4.) A Hachmonite, a tutor in the family of David toward the close of his reign (1 Chronicles 27:32).
(5.) The second of Jehoshaphat's six sons (2 Chronicles 21:2).
(6.) One of the Levites of the family of Heman who assisted Hezekiah in his work of reformation (2 Chronicles 29:14).
(7.) A "prince" and "ruler of the house of God" who contributed liberally to the renewal of the temple sacrifices under Josiah (2 Chronicles 35:8).
(8.) The father of Obadiah (Ezra 8:9).
(9.) One of the "sons" of Elam (Ezra 10:26).
(10.)Ezra 10:21.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
JEHIEL; JEHIELIje-hi'-el, je-hi'-e-li (yechi'el, "may God live!"):
(1) A Levite, one of the musicians appointed to play upon instruments at the bringing up of the ark by David (1 Chronicles 15:18, 20;1 Chronicles 16:5); (yechi'eli): A patronymic of this name (1 Chronicles 26:21, 22), but Curtis (Chronicles, 286-87) reads "Jehiel (1 Chronicles 26:21) and he is brethren Zetham and Joel" (1 Chronicles 26:22); compare1 Chronicles 23:8, where the three seem to be brothers. See (2) above.
(2) A Gershonite, head of a Levitical house (1 Chronicles 23:8;1 Chronicles 29:8).
(3) Son of a Hachmonite; he was "with the king's (David's) sons," i.e. their tutor (1 Chronicles 27:32).
(4) A son of King Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 21:2).
(5) In2 Chronicles 29:14 the King James Version, where Qere is yechu'el, the Revised Version (British and American) "Jehuel," a Hermanite Levite who took part in cleansing the temple in Hezekiah's reign.
(6) An overseer in Hezekiah's reign (2 Chronicles 31:13).
(7) One of the three "rulers" of the temple in Hezekiah's reign (2 Chronicles 35:8).
(8) Father of Obadiah, a returned exile (Ezra 8:9) = "Jezelus" of 1 Esdras 8:35.
(9) Father of Shecaniah (Ezra 10:2) = "Jeelus" of 1 Esdras 8:92. He was a "son" of Elam, and so probably the same as "Jehiel" inEzra 10:26, one of those who had married foreign wives = "Jezrielus" of 1 Esdras 9:27.
(10) A "son" of Harim, and one of those who had married foreign wives (Ezra 10:21) = "Hiereel" of 1 Esdras 9:21.
(11) The King James Version in1 Chronicles 9:35 = JEIEL (q.v. (2)).
(12) The King James Version in1 Chronicles 11:44 = JEIEL (q.v. (3)).
David Francis Roberts
Strong's Hebrew
3273. Yeiel -- Jeiel,Jehiel... Yeiel. 3274 . Jeiel,
Jehiel. Transliteration: Yeiel Phonetic Spelling:
(yeh-ee-ale') Short Definition: Jeiel. Word Origin the same as Yeuel, qv. Jeiel,
...3172. Yechieli -- descendant ofJehiel
... 3171, 3172. Yechieli. 3173 . descendant ofJehiel. Transliteration: Yechieli
Phonetic Spelling: (yekh-ee-ay-lee') Short Definition: Jehieli....
3171. Yechiel -- "may God live," the name of a number of Isr.
... Transliteration: Yechiel or Yechavel Phonetic Spelling: (yekh-ee-ale') Short Definition:
Jehiel.... NASB Word UsageJehiel (14).Jehiel. Or (2 Chron....
3262. Yeuel -- "carried away by God," the name of several...
... Jeuel, the name of four Israelites. From ya'ah and 'el; carried away of God; Jeuel,
the name of four Israelites; -Jehiel, Jeiel, Jeuel. Compare y'iy'el....
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The Ancestral Home
... Two of these became ministers of the Gospel, of whom one,Jehiel, fell asleep several
years since, while the other, the distinguished Samuel K. Talmage, DD...
Thesaurus
Jehiel (17 Occurrences)... 26). (10.) Ezra 10:21. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
JEHIEL; JEHIELI. je
... Roberts. Multi-Version Concordance
Jehiel (17 Occurrences). 1
...Jehi'el (12 Occurrences)
Jehi'el.Jehiel, Jehi'el. Jehieli . Multi-Version Concordance Jehi'el (12
Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them their brethren...
Jeiel (13 Occurrences)
... 29, added in the Revised Version (British and American) from 9:35, where Kethibh
is "Jeuel," an ancestor of King Saul; the King James Version "Jehiel." (3) One...
Zechari'ah (51 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah,
Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, andJehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah...
Jehieli (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible EncyclopediaJEHIEL; JEHIELI. je-hi'-el, je-hi'-e-li
(yechi'el, "may God live!"): (1) A Levite, one of the musicians...
Eli'ab (19 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah,
Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, andJehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah...
Ma-asei'ah (23 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them their brothers of the second degree, Zechariah,
Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, andJehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah...
Shemi'ramoth (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah,
Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, andJehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah...
Shemiramoth (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them their brothers of the second degree, Zechariah,
Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, andJehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah...
Benai'ah (43 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah,
Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, andJehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah...
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