Old Testament
Gilalai
A priest and musician who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah.
Gilalai is identified as a priest and musician who took part in the ceremonial procession during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. He is listed among those carrying musical instruments of David, the man of God, alongside Ezra the scribe. His presence highlights the role of the Levitical and priestly orders in the restoration and worship life of post-exilic Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Nehemiah 12:36
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 12:36
Where Gilalai appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Sanballat8 versesA Horonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- Ezra25 versesA priest and scribe who led a group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to restore the Law of God.
- Baruch23 versesThe faithful scribe and loyal secretary to the prophet Jeremiah during the fall of Jerusalem.
- Artaxerxes14 versesA Persian king who authorized the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and supported Ezra's mission to Judea.
- Tobiah12 versesAn Ammonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- Nehemiah7 versesA cupbearer to Artaxerxes who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and restored the people's devotion to God.
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