Lexical Definition
בִּלְגַה Bilgah (bil-gaw') Bilgah N:N-M-P
from בָּלַג; desistance
Bilgah.
- § Bilgah = "cheerfulness"
- Bilgah, the name of two Israelites
1) a priest of the 15th course, in David's time
2) a priest accompanying Zerubbabel
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לְבִלְגָּה֙ | to Bilgah | 1Chr.24.14 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.14
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בִּלְגָּה proper name, masculine (cheerfulness) —
1. priest of 15th course (David's time) 1Chr 24:14.
2. priest that went up with Zerubbabel Neh 12:5; Neh 12:18.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 24:14 |
| Nehemiah | 12:5 · 12:18 |
Profile
Male • Head of a priestly division in David's time
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Bilgah was the head of the fifteenth division of priests during David's reign.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.14;
- only referred to as Bilgah בִּלְגַה.
Bilgah was a priest who served as the head of the fifteenth division of priests during the reign of King David (1 Ch. 24:14). David, along with Zadok and Ahimelech, divided the descendants of Aaron into twenty-four divisions for the purpose of organizing their service in the temple. Each division was responsible for ministering in the temple for a specific period of time throughout the year. The division of the priests ensured a systematic and orderly approach to the temple service, with each group fulfilling their duties in turn. Bilgah's position as the head of the fifteenth division highlights the importance of the priestly role in maintaining the spiritual life of the nation and the centrality of the temple in Israelite worship.
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