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Jathniel

יַתְנִיאֵל/JATH-nee-el/

“Given by God or God lives”

Summary

A Levite of the family of Korah who served as a gatekeeper of the Temple.

☩Identity

Jathniel was the fourth son of Meshelemiah, a Korahite Levite who served among the gatekeepers of the Temple during David's reign. The gatekeepers held an important position, responsible for guarding the entrances to the sanctuary and maintaining order in the Temple precincts.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 26:2

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

26:2

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jathniel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jathniel," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).