Old Testament
Rephael
A gatekeeper of the house of Obed-Edom and a descendant of Korah serving in the temple.
Rephael was a Levite gatekeeper appointed during the reign of King David. As a son of Shemaiah, he served among the valiant men responsible for guarding the storehouses of the house of God. His inclusion in the genealogical records highlights the organized structure of temple service established by David.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 26:7
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 26:7
Where Rephael appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn 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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