Lexical Definition
רְפָאֵל Rᵉphâʼêl (ref-aw-ale') Rephael N:N-M-P
from רָפָא and אֵל; God has cured
Rephael.
- § Rephael = "healed of God"
- Rephael, an Israelite
1) son of Shemaiah and grandson of Obed-edom
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וּרְפָאֵ֨ל | and Rephael | 1Chr.26.7 |
| Ραφαήλ | Raphael | LXX.1Chr.26.7 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.7
- son of: Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה)
- brother of: Othni (עׇתְנִי), Obed (עוֹבֵד), Elzabad (אֶלְזָבָד), Elihu (אֱלִיהוּ) and Semachiah (סְמַכְיָהוּ)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
רְפָאֵל proper name, masculine Levite, 1Chr 26:7, Ραφαηλ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 26:7 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shemaiah • A gatekeeper of the temple during David's reign
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Rephael was one of the gatekeepers of the temple during the reign of King David.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.7;
- only referred to as Rephael רְפָאֵל;
- son of Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה;
- a brother of Othni עׇתְנִי, Obed עוֹבֵד, Elzabad אֶלְזָבָד, Elihu אֱלִיהוּ and Semachiah סְמַכְיָהוּ.
Rephael is briefly mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as one of the gatekeepers of the temple during the reign of King David (1 Chronicles 26:7). He was a descendant of Obed-Edom, who was a Levite entrusted with the care of the Ark of the Covenant (1 Chronicles 13:13-14; 26:4-8). The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple and ensuring that only authorized individuals were allowed to enter (1 Chronicles 9:17-27). They also had duties related to the maintenance and organization of the temple. The mention of Rephael as a gatekeeper highlights the importance of this role in maintaining the sanctity and security of the temple, which was the center of worship for the Israelites.
All entries for Rephael: רְפָאֵל