Jediael
Who he was
Jediael is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:2 as one of the sons of Meshelemiah, a Levite gatekeeper during the reign of King David. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple, ensuring that only authorized individuals entered the sacred spaces and maintaining order and security. Jediael is listed as the second son of Meshelemiah, suggesting that he held a position of responsibility within the gatekeeping duties. The text does not provide any further details about Jediael's specific role or the duration of his service. However, his mention in the context of the gatekeepers highlights the importance of this function in the maintenance and protection of the holy places during David's reign.
Family
Every mention
1 Chronicles 1 mention
What the dictionary says
Known by God.
Sources
- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain