Lexical Definition
עַמִּיאֵל ʻAmmîyʼêl (am-mee-ale') Ammiel N:N-M-P
from עַם and אֵל; people of God
Ammiel.
- § Ammiel = "my kinsman is God"
- Ammiel, the name of three or four Israelites
1) the spy from the tribe of Dan who perished in the plague for his evil report
2) father of Machir of Lo-debar
3) father of Bathsheba; also 'Eliam'
4) the 6th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper of the temple
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עַמִּיאֵ֤ל | Ammiel | 1Chr.26.5 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5
- son of: Obed-edom (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם)
- brother of: Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה), Jehozabad (יְהוֹזָבָד), Joah (יוֹאָח), Sachar (שָׂכָר), Nethanel (נְתַנְאֵל), Issachar (יִשָּׂשכָר) and Peullethai (פְּעֻלְּתַי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַמִּיאֵל proper name, masculine (my kinsman is God, GrayProp. N. 254); — ᵐ5 Αμος(με)ιηλ:
1. east Jordan name 2Sam 9:4; 2Sam 9:5; 2Sam 17:27.
3. David's father-in-law 1Chr 3:5 (= אֱלִיעָם 2Sam 11:3).
4. son of Obed Edom 1Chr 26:5.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:12 |
| 2 Samuel | 9:4 · 9:5 · 11:3 · 17:27 |
| 1 Chronicles | 3:5 · 26:5 |
Profile
Male • Son of Obed-edom • Levite gatekeeper during David's reign
Levite living at the time of United Monarchy
Ammiel was a Levite gatekeeper during the reign of King David.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5;
- only referred to as Ammiel עַמִּיאֵל;
- son of Obed-edom עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם;
- a brother of Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה, Jehozabad יְהוֹזָבָד, Joah יוֹאָח, Sachar שָׂכָר, Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל, Issachar יִשָּׂשכָר and Peullethai פְּעֻלְּתַי.
Ammiel was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper during the reign of King David. He is mentioned in the context of the organization of the gatekeepers, who were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple. Ammiel was among the Levites appointed to this important role, ensuring the security and sanctity of the house of the Lord.
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