Lexical Definition
שְׁבוּאֵל Shᵉbûwʼêl (sheb-oo-ale') Shebuel N:N-M-P
or שׁוּבָאֵל Shûwbâʼêl (shoo-baw-ale'); from שָׁבָה (abbreviated form) or שׁוּב and אֵל; captive (or returned) of God
Shebuel, Shubael.
- § Shebuel or Shubael = "captive of God"
- Shebuel or Shubael, the name of two Israelites
1) son of Gershom and grandson of Moses
2) one of the 14 sons of Heman the musician
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שׁוּבָאֵ֖ל | Shubael | 1Chr.24.20 |
| שֽׁוּבָאֵ֔ל | Shubael | 1Chr.24.20 |
| שְׁבוּאֵ֥ל | Shebuel | 1Chr.23.16 |
| וּשְׁבֻאֵל֙ | and Shebuel | 1Chr.26.24 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.16
- son of: Gershom (גֵּרְשֹׁם)
- father of: Jehdeiah (יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ); also called Shubael at 1Ch.24.20
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שְׁבוּאֵל שְׁבֻאֵל proper name, masculine son of Gershom 1Chr 23:16; 1Chr 26:24 (׳שְׁבֻ) = שׁוּבָאֵל 1Chr 24:20 (twice in verse), of Heman 1Chr 25:4 = שׁוּבָאֵל v1Chr 25:20 (compare Benz on these lists). — ᵐ5. in all usually Σουβαηλ, ᵐ5L usually — βιηλ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 23:16 · 24:20 · 25:4 · 25:20 · 26:24 |
Profile
Male • Son of Gershom • Levite descendant of Gershom, in charge of treasuries
Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Shebuel (or Shubael), a descendant of Gershom, was a Levite appointed by King David to be in charge of the treasuries of the house of God.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.16;
- referred to as Shebuel or Shubael שְׁבוּאֵל;
- a son of Gershom גֵּרְשֹׁם;
- father of Jehdeiah יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ.
Shebuel (or Shubael), mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:16, 26:24, and 24:20, was a Levite who descended from Gershom, one of the sons of Levi. He played a significant role in the organization of the Levitical duties during the reign of King David. In 1 Chronicles 23:16, Shebuel is identified as the son of Gershom and the head of the fathers' houses of the Levites. Later, in 1 Chronicles 26:24, Shebuel is appointed by David to be in charge of the treasuries of the house of God, which included the dedicated gifts and offerings. This responsibility highlights Shebuel's trustworthiness and administrative skills in managing the temple's resources. In 1 Chronicles 24:20, Shebuel is mentioned again as a descendant of Gershom, emphasizing his Levitical lineage. The text does not provide any further details about Shebuel's life or specific achievements. However, his appointment to oversee the treasuries of the temple demonstrates the importance of the Levites' role in maintaining and managing the sacred spaces and resources dedicated to God.
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