Lexical Definition

‎קְמוּאֵל‎ Qᵉmûwʼêl (kem-oo-ale') Kemuel N:N-M-P
from ‎קוּם‎ and ‎אֵל‎; raised of God

Kemuel.

1) son of Nahor by Milcah and father of Aram
2) son of Shiphtan, prince of the tribe of Ephraim, and one of the 12 men selected to apportion the promised land between the tribes
3) Levite, father of Hashabiah, prince of the tribe in the time of David

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
קְמוּאֵ֖ל Kemuel 1Chr.27.17

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎קְמוּאֵל‎ proper name, masculine Καμουηλ:

1. son of Nahor Gen 22:21.

2. Ephraimite Num 34:24.

3. Levite 1Chr 27:17 (B Σαμουλ, A Καμ., ᵐ5L Κεμ.).

‎קָמוֺן‎ see ‎קום‎.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
Genesis 22:21
Numbers 34:24
1 Chronicles 27:17

Profile

Male • Father of Hashabiah • A Levite leader during David's reign

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Kemuel, the son of Hebron, was the leader of the Levites during the reign of King David.

Kemuel, the son of Hebron, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:17 as the leader of the Levites during the reign of King David. The context of the passage is the organization of David's administration and the leaders appointed over various tribes and groups (1 Chronicles 27:1-34).

As the leader of the Levites, Kemuel would have been responsible for overseeing the religious duties and responsibilities of the Levites, who were set apart for the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.

The mention of Kemuel in this administrative list highlights the importance of the Levites in the religious life of Israel during David's reign and the need for effective leadership within their ranks.

Apart from this brief mention in the context of David's administration, no other information is provided about Kemuel's background, specific duties, or the duration of his leadership over the Levites.

All entries for Kemuel: קְמוּאֵל