Lexical Definition
יְדִיעֲאֵל Yᵉdîyʻăʼêl (yed-ee-ah-ale') Jediael N:N-M-P
from יָדַע and אֵל; knowing God
Jediael.
- § Jediael = "God makes known"
- Jediael, the name of three Israelites
1) a chief patriarch of the tribe of Benjamin; maybe the same as 'Ashbel'
2) the 2nd son of Meshelemiahand a Korahite gatekeeper
3) son of Shimri and one of David's mighty warriors
4) one of the chiefs of the thousands of Manasseh who joined David on his march to Ziklag; maybe the same man as 3 above
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וִידִֽיעֲאֵל֙ | and Jediael | 1Chr.12.20 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.20
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יְדִיעֲאֵל proper name, masculine (Palmyrene ידיבעל DHM in MV10, 983 compare Sabean proper name with ידע DHMZMG 1875, 612) —
1. a Benjamite 1Chr 7:6; 1Chr 7:10; 1Chr 7:11, ᵐ5 Αδειηλ, Ιεδιηλ, etc.
2. one of David's heroes according to 1Chr 11:45 apparently = the Manassite captain of 1Chr 12:21* (Baer; van d. H v.1Chr 12:20*), ᵐ5 Ελθειηλ, Ιεδιηλ.
3. a Korahite porter 1Chr 26:2 ᵐ5 Ιδερηλ, Ιεδιηλ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 7:6 · 7:10 · 7:11 · 11:45 · 12:20* · 12:21* · 26:2 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Manassite who joined David at Ziklag
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jediael was one of the Manassites who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from Saul.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.20;
- only referred to as Jediael יְדִיעֲאֵל.
Jediael is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:20 as one of the Manassites who joined David at Ziklag when he was seeking refuge from King Saul. During this time, David was gathering support from various tribes as he was being pursued by Saul, who sought to kill him. The Manassites, including Jediael, are described as defecting to David and offering their support. They are characterized as brave warriors, commanders of thousands in Manasseh, who provided valuable military assistance to David. The text does not provide any further details about Jediael's specific role or actions during this period. However, his presence among the Manassites who allied with David suggests that he was a loyal and capable warrior who recognized David as the rightful king of Israel.
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