Jehiel
“May God live or God shall save alive”
Summary
A common Hebrew name meaning 'may God live,' borne by at least eleven men in the Old Testament, including Levites, princes, and priests.
☩Prominent Figures
The most notable Jehiel was a Gershonite Levite, son of Laadan, who had charge of the treasures of the house of God during David's reign. Another Jehiel, son of Hachmoni, served as tutor or companion to King David's sons. A Jehiel who was a son of King Jehoshaphat was put to death by his brother Jehoram when he seized the throne. Several other Jehiels appear as Levites, musicians, temple overseers, and priests throughout the historical books.
☩Post-Exilic Period
Multiple men named Jehiel appear in the post-exilic period. One was the father of Obadiah who returned from exile with Ezra. Another Jehiel was the father of Shecaniah who supported Ezra in the matter of putting away foreign wives. Two priests named Jehiel, one from the house of Harim and another from the house of Elam, had themselves married foreign wives and were required to put them away.
Related Verses16 mentions
References
- 1.James Orr (ed.), "Jehiel; Jehieli," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jehiel," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 3.George Morrish, "Jehiel," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).