Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jediael was a Levite gatekeeper, the second son of Meshelemiah, during the time of David.
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Jediael is mentioned in 1Ch.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.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3043
Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
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