Jehiel Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Jehiel, King David's uncle, was a counselor and a scribe.
son of Hachmoni, tutored David's sons (1CH 27:32)
Lineage: Hachmoni › Jehiel
Names
- en Jehiel
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en
Jehiel
· Also called · H3171 none · 1CH 27:32 G-d [El] lives
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he
יְחִיאֵל
yəchiyel · H3171 · 1CH 27:32 G-d [El] lives
- el Ιιηλ Iiēl · none · 1CH 27:32
- bg Ехиил
Mentioned in (1)
SDA Books (2)
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
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EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 Ellen Gould White · EN · 6 related paragraphs
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 7 bibliographic references from the official index
Family of origin
- Father: Hachmoni
- Mother: Unknown
Jehiel Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Jehiel is mentioned in 1Ch 27:32 as King David's uncle and counselor. He is described as a wise and understanding man who served as a scribe in the royal court. In this context, a scribe was not merely a writer but an educated and knowledgeable person who could provide advice and guidance to the king. The fact that Jehiel was David's uncle suggests that he was a trusted family member who had a close relationship with the king. His role as a counselor highlights the importance of wise advisors in the administration of the kingdom. The text does not provide any further details about Jehiel's life or his specific contributions to David's reign. However, his mention in this passage indicates that he held a significant position in the royal court and played a role in shaping the decisions and policies of the kingdom.
Jehiel 4 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Hachmonite, a tutor in the family of David toward the close of his reign (1 Chr. 27:32).
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