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Jediael

Easton's Bible Dictionary

1

Known by God.

2

One of the sons of Benjamin, whose descendants numbered 17,200 warriors (1 Chr 7:6, 10, 11).

3

A Shimrite, one of David’s bodyguard (1 Chr 11:45). Probably same as in 12:20.

4

A Korhite of the family of Ebiasaph, and one of the gate-keepers to the temple (1 Chr 26:2).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

je-di'-a-el (yedhi`a'-el, "God makes known" (?)):

(1) A "son" of Benjamin or probably of Zebulun (1 Chr 7:6; 1 Chr 7:10; 1 Chr 7:11). See Curtis, Chronicles, 145-49, who suggests emending the name to yachle'el, Jahleel, in agreement with Gen 46:24.

(2) One of David's mighty men (1 Chr 11:45), probably = the Manassite who deserted to David at Ziklag (1 Chr 12:20 (Hebrew 21)).

(3) A Korahite doorkeeper in David's reign (1 Chr 26:2).

See also

Person Jediael (1 Chr 7,6) Person Jediael (1 Chr 11,45) Person Jediael (1 Chr 26,2)

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