Old Testament
Jediael
A descendant of Benjamin and a gatekeeper during the reign of King David.
Jediael is identified in 1 Chronicles as a son of Benjamin and a leader within his clan. Later, a descendant of the same name is listed among the gatekeepers serving in the temple under King David. These records highlight the genealogical continuity and administrative organization of the tribe of Benjamin within Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 7:6
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 26:2
Where Jediael appears
5 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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