Lexical Definition
קַדְמִיאֵל Qadmîyʼêl (kad-mee-ale') Kadmiel N:N-M-P
from קֶדֶם and אֵל; presence of God
Kadmiel.
- § Kadmiel = "God is the ancient one"
- Kadmiel, the name of three Israelites
1) a Levite, descendant of Hodaviah, and head of a family of returning exiles; also oversaw the work on the temple and also was one of the leaders of the people who led the people in the public confession
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| קַדְמִיאֵל֙ | Kadmiel | Neh.12.24 |
| קַדְמִיאֵֽל | Kadmiel | Neh.10.9 |
| קַדְמִיאֵ֨ל | Kadmiel | Ezra.3.9 |
| קַדְמִיאֵ֧ל | Kadmiel | Neh.9.4 |
| קַדְמִיאֵ֥ל | Kadmiel | Neh.12.8 |
| לְקַדְמִיאֵ֛ל | of Kadmiel | Neh.7.43 |
| וְקַדְמִיאֵ֛ל | and Kadmiel | Ezra.2.40 |
| וְ֠קַדְמִיאֵל | and Kadmiel | Neh.9.5 |
| Καδμιήλ | Kadmiel | LXX.Ezra.2.40 • LXX.Ezra.3.9 • LXX.Neh.9.5 • LXX.Neh.10.9 • LXX.Neh.12.8 |
| of Kadmiel | LXX.Neh.7.43 • LXX.Neh.9.4 • LXX.Neh.12.24 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.40
- father of: Jeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
קַדְמִיאֵל proper name, masculine Καδμιηλ, ᵐ5L Κεδμιηλ; Levite name (El is the ancient one; compare Sabean אלקדם DHMZMG xxxvii (1883), 374); — Ezra 2:40 = Neh 7:43; Ezra 3:9; Neh 9:4; Neh 9:5; Neh 10:10*; Neh 12:8; Neh 12:24. קָדְקֹד see II. קדד.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 2:40 · 3:9 |
| Nehemiah | 7:43 · 9:4 · 9:5 · 10:10* · 12:8 · 12:24 |
Profile
Male • Returned from exile • A Levite who returned from Babylonian exile
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Kadmiel was a Levite who returned from Babylonian exile and played a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual renewal of the people.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.40;
- only referred to as Kadmiel קַדְמִיאֵל;
- father of Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ.
Kadmiel is mentioned several times in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah as a Levite who returned from the Babylonian exile. He is first listed among the Levites who returned with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:40; Nehemiah 7:43).
During the rebuilding of the temple, Kadmiel, along with Jeshua and his sons and brothers, led the Levites in supervising the workmen (Ezra 3:9). This highlights Kadmiel's leadership role and his involvement in the restoration of the temple.
Later, Kadmiel is mentioned among the Levites who participated in the public reading of the Law and the confession of sins during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah (Nehemiah 9:4-5). He also signed the covenant to follow the Law of God (Nehemiah 10:9).
In the lists of Levites who served in the temple after its completion, Kadmiel is mentioned as one of the leaders of thanksgiving and praise (Nehemiah 12:8, 24).
Throughout these passages, Kadmiel emerges as a prominent Levite who played a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple, the spiritual renewal of the people, and the restoration of worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. His consistent presence and leadership demonstrate his dedication to serving God and his people.
All entries for Kadmiel: קַדְמִיאֵל
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- Jeshua (child)