Hilkiah Summary
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Hilkiah was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper in the tabernacle during the reign of King David.
second-born son of Hosah (1CH 26:11)
Lineage: Hosah › Hilkiah
Names
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Hilkiah
God is my portion
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Hilkiah
· Also called · H2518 G1243 · 1CH 26:11 y-h-v-h is [my] portion
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חִלְקִיָּהוּ
chiləqiyahu · H2518 · 1CH 26:11 y-h-v-h is [my] portion
- he חִלְקִיָּהוּ · H2518J
- el διαιρέσεως diairéseōs · G1243 · 1CH 26:11
- bg Хелкия
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Hilkiah Article
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Hilkiah is mentioned in 1Ch 26:11 as a Levite who served as a gatekeeper in the tabernacle during the reign of King David. He is listed among the descendants of Korah who were assigned the responsibility of guarding the thresholds of the tent of meeting. The gatekeepers played a crucial role in maintaining the sanctity and security of the tabernacle, ensuring that only authorized personnel could enter and that the sacred space remained protected. Hilkiah's service as a gatekeeper demonstrates the importance of the Levites' roles in the worship and maintenance of the tabernacle.
Hilkiah 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Hilkiah_5) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Hilkiah@1Ch.26.11) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, hilkiah_1526)