Lexical Definition
יְהַלֶּלְאֵל Yᵉhallelʼêl (yeh-hal-lel-ale') Jehallelel N:N-M-P
from הָלַל and אֵל; praising God
Jehalellel, Jehalelel.
- § Jehaleleel or Jehalelel = "God is praised"
- Jehallelel, the name of two Israelites
1) a Calebite descendant of Judah
2) father of Azariah and a Merarite Levite in the time of Hezekiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יְהַלֶּלְאֵ֑ל | Jehallelel | 1Chr.4.16 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.16
- father of: Ziph (זִיף), Ziphah (זִיפָה), Tiria (תִּירְיָא), Asarel (אֲשַׂרְאֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יְהַלֶּלְאֵל proper name [masculine] (he shall praise God, compare מַהֲלַלְאֵל below); —
1. a man of Judah 1Chr 4:16
2. a Levite 2Chr 29:12.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:16 |
| 2 Chronicles | 29:12 |
Profile
Male • Father of Ziph • Son of Elah, descendant of Judah
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jehallelel was a son of Elah and a descendant of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.16;
- only referred to as Jehallelel יְהַלֶּלְאֵל;
- father of Ziph זִיף, Ziphah זִיפָה, Tiria תִּירְיָא, Asarel אֲשַׂרְאֵל.
Jehallelel is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:16 as one of the sons of Elah, who was a descendant of Judah. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of some of the clans and families within the tribe of Judah. Jehallelel is listed along with his brothers Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel. No further information is provided about Jehallelel's life, his occupation, or his role within the clan. The mention of his name in this genealogical record serves to document the family lines and the descendants of Judah.
All entries for Jehallelel: יְהַלֶּלְאֵל