Lexical Definition
יַחְלְאֵל Yachlᵉʼêl (yakh-leh-ale') Jahleel N:N-M-P
from יָחַל and אֵל; expectant of God
Jahleel.
- § Jahleel = "God waits"
- Jachleel, an Israelite
1) the 3rd of the 3 sons of Zebulun; founder of the family of the Jahleelites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לְיַ֨חְלְאֵ֔ל | of Jahleel | Num.26.26 |
| וְיַחְלְאֵֽל | and Jahleel | Gen.46.14 |
| Αχοήλ | Jahleel | LXX.Gen.46.14 |
| Αλληλί | Jahleelites | LXX.Num.26.26 |
| Αλλήλ | Jahleel | LXX.Num.26.26 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.14
- son of: Zebulun (זְבוּלוּן)
- brother of: Sered (סֶרֶד) and Elon (אֵילוֹן)
- Also named: yach.le.e.li (יַחְלְאֵלִי "Jahleelite" יַחְלְאֵלִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַחְלְאֵל proper name, masculine (wait for God!); — a Zebulunite Gen 46:14; Num 26:26 (ᵐ5 Αλοηλ, Αιηλ, Αλληλ).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:14 |
| Numbers | 26:26 |
Profile
Male • Son of Zebulun • Son of Zebulun, grandson of Jacob, and a clan leader.
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Jahleel, son of Zebulun, was a grandson of Jacob and a clan leader.
- A man from the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.14;
- referred to as Jahleel יַחְלְאֵל, or Jahleelite יַחְלְאֵלִי;
- son of Zebulun זְבוּלוּן;
- a brother of Sered סֶרֶד and Elon אֵילוֹן.
Jahleel was one of the sons of Zebulun and a grandson of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen. 46:14). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt during the time of Joseph. Later, in the census taken in the wilderness, Jahleel is listed as one of the clans of Zebulun (Num. 26:26). The Jahleelites, his descendants, are counted among the clans of Zebulun. Apart from these two mentions in the genealogies and census, no other details about Jahleel's life or specific role are provided in the Bible. His inclusion in these lists highlights his place in the lineage of Zebulun and his status as a clan leader within the tribe.
All entries for Jahleel: יַחְלְאֵל ☩ יַחְלְאֵלִי