Lexical Definition
בֶּן־חַיִל Ben-Chayil (ben-khah'-yil) Ben-hail N:N-M-P
from בֵּן and חַיִל; son of might
Ben-hail.
- § Ben-hail = "son of strength" or "son (man) of might"
- Ben-Chail, an Israelite
1) a ruler (prince) under Jehoshaphat
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.7
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בֶּןחַֿ֫יִל proper name, masculine (son (man) of might) a prince of Jehoshaphat 2Chr 17:7.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles | 17:7 |
Profile
Male • Levite teacher sent by Jehoshaphat
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ben-hail, a Levite, was sent by Jehoshaphat to teach in Judah.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.7;
- only referred to as Ben-hail בֶּן־חַיִל.
Ben-hail was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. As part of Jehoshaphat's reforms, Ben-hail was one of the Levites sent out to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah (2 Ch. 17:7). This educational mission aimed to instruct the people in God's commandments and strengthen their faith. Ben-hail's role as a teacher demonstrates the importance of the Levites in preserving and propagating God's word among the people of Israel.
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