Lexical Definition
גִּלֲלַי Gilălay (ghe-lal-ah'-ee) Gilalai N:N-M-P
from גֵּלֶל; dungy
Gilalai.
- Gilalai, an Israelite
Gilalai "weighty"
1) a Levitical musician, one of the priest's sons at the consecration of the wall of Jerusalem
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| גִּֽלֲלַ֡י | Gilalai | Neh.12.36 |
| Γελωλαϊ | Gilalai | LXX.Neh.12.36 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36
- son of: Jonathan (יוֹנָתָן)
- brother of: Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה), Azarel (עֲזַרְאֵל), Milalai (מִלֲלַי), Maai (מָעַי), Nethanel (נְתַנְאֵל), Judah (יְהוּדָה) and Hanani (חֲנָנִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
גִּלֲלִי proper name, masculine a Levitical musician Neh 12:36.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Nehemiah | 12:36 |
Profile
Male • Returned priest • Priest and musician during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Gilalai was a priest and musician who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time.
- A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36;
- only referred to as Gilalai גִּלֲלַי;
- son of Jonathan יוֹנָתָן;
- a brother of Zechariah זְכַרְיָה, Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה, Azarel עֲזַרְאֵל, Milalai מִלֲלַי, Maai מָעַי, Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל, Judah יְהוּדָה and Hanani חֲנָנִי.
Gilalai is mentioned briefly in Nehemiah 12:36 as one of the priests and musicians who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. After the completion of the wall's reconstruction, Nehemiah organized a grand dedication ceremony, which involved two large choirs proceeding along the top of the wall in opposite directions, praising God with singing and musical instruments (Nehemiah 12:27-43). Gilalai is listed among the priests who played trumpets during this ceremony, along with Zechariah, Azarel, Milalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani. The mention of Gilalai in this context highlights the importance of music and worship in the celebration of significant events in the life of the Jewish community, as well as the role of priests in leading these celebrations.
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