Jediael

This term has multiple meanings in the Bible:

1. Benjamin’s son (1 Chr 7:6, 10–11), whose descendants were warriors, numbering 17,200 by David’s time. Some suggest that he is identifiable with Ashbel, also Benjamin’s son (Gn 46:21).→ View encyclopedia entry

2. Shimri’s son, listed among David’s mighty men (1 Chr 11:45).→ View encyclopedia entry

3. One who deserted Saul to join David at Ziklag (1 Chr 12:20). He may be the same as #2 above.

4. Member of the Levitical family of Korah, appointed a doorkeeper of the temple during David’s reign (1 Chr 26:2).→ View encyclopedia entry

From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.

Scripture References (6)

Genesis