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) |
|---|---|---|
| שֽׁוּבָאֵ֔ל | Shubael | 1Chr.25.20 |
| שְׁבוּאֵ֨ל | Shebuel | 1Chr.25.4 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4
- son of: Heman (הֵימָן)
- brother of: Bukkiah (בֻּקִּיָּה), Mattaniah (מַתַּנְיָה), Uzziel (עֻזִּיאֵל), Jerimoth (יְרִימוֹת), Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָה), Hanani (חֲנָנִי), Eliathah (אֱלִיאָתָה), Giddalti (גִּדַּלְתִּי), Romamti-ezer (רוֹמַמְתִּי עֶזֶר), Joshbekashah (יׇשְׁבְּקָשָׁה), Mallothi (מַלּוֹתִי), Hothir (הוֹתִיר) and Mahazioth (מַחֲזִיאוֹת); also called Shubael at 1Ch.25.20
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 Heman • Levite musician in David's time
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shebuel (or Shubael) was a Levite musician appointed by King David to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals in the temple service.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4;
- referred to as Shebuel or Shubael שְׁבוּאֵל;
- son of Heman הֵימָן;
- a brother of Bukkiah בֻּקִּיָּה, Mattaniah מַתַּנְיָה, Uzziel עֻזִּיאֵל, Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת, Hananiah חֲנַנְיָה, Hanani חֲנָנִי, Eliathah אֱלִיאָתָה, Giddalti גִּדַּלְתִּי, Romamti-ezer רוֹמַמְתִּי עֶזֶר, Joshbekashah יׇשְׁבְּקָשָׁה, Mallothi מַלּוֹתִי, Hothir הוֹתִיר and Mahazioth מַחֲזִיאוֹת.
Shebuel (or Shubael), mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4 and 25:20, was a Levite musician who served during the reign of King David. He was one of the sons of Heman, the king's seer, and was appointed by David to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals in the temple service. Shebuel's inclusion in the list of musicians highlights the importance of music and worship in the Israelite culture and the role of the Levites in leading the people in praise and thanksgiving to God. In 1 Chronicles 25:4, Shebuel is listed among the fourteen sons of Heman who were set apart for the ministry of prophesying with musical instruments. Later, in 1 Chronicles 25:20, Shebuel is mentioned as the leader of the thirteenth division of musicians, responsible for serving in the temple on a rotational basis. The text does not provide any further details about Shebuel's life or specific musical abilities. However, his appointment by King David and his inclusion in the lists of musicians emphasize the significance of music in worship and the Levites' dedication to serving God through their artistic talents.
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