Lexical Definition
יְעִיאֵל Yᵉʻîyʼêl (yeh-ee-ale') Jeiel N:N-M-P
from יָעָה and אֵל; carried away of God
Jeiel, Jehiel. Compare יְעוּאֵל.
- § Jeiel or Jehiel = "God sweeps away"
- Jeiel, the name of six Israelites
1) one of the sons of Adonikam who returned from exile with Ezra
2) a chief Reubenite of the house of Joel
3) a Merarite Levite and a gatekeeper to the tabernacle who also played the harp and psaltery in the service before the ark
4) one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of king Josiah
5) one of the sons of Nebo who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
6) a man of Gibeon and ancestor of king Saul
7) one of the sons of Hotham the Aroerite and one of David's mighty warriors
8) the scribe of king Uzziah who kept the account of the king's irregular predatory warriors
9) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan
10) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Asaph and forefather of Jahaziel in the time of king Jehoshaphat
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יְעִיאֵ֡ל | Jeiel | 1Chr.16.5 |
| וִֽיעִיאֵ֗ל | and Jeiel | 1Chr.16.5 |
| וִֽיעִיאֵ֖ל | and Jeiel | 1Chr.15.18 • 1Chr.15.21 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.15.18 also called Jehiah at 1Ch.15.24
- Also named: ye.chiy.yah (יְחִיָּה "Jehiah" יְחִיָּה)
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Male • A singer • A Levite musician and gatekeeper during David's reign.
Singer living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jeiel (or Jehiah) was a Levite who served as a musician and gatekeeper during the time of David, particularly in the transportation of the ark to Jerusalem.
- A singer living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.15.18;
- referred to as Jeiel יְעִיאֵל, or Jehiah יְחִיָּה.
Jeiel, also known as Jehiah, was a Levite who lived during the reign of King David. He was appointed as one of the musicians to play the harp when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem. Jeiel was also among the Levites who blew trumpets before the ark during its journey. Additionally, he served as a gatekeeper for the ark, ensuring its safety and proper handling. Jeiel's responsibilities as a musician and gatekeeper highlight the importance of worship and reverence in the presence of the ark of the covenant.