Jeiel יְעִיאֵל
A Levite musician and gatekeeper during David's reign.
Biography
Jeiel, also known as Jehiah, was a Levite who lived during the reign of King David. He was appointed as one of the musicians to play the harp when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem. Jeiel was also among the Levites who blew trumpets before the ark during its journey. Additionally, he served as a gatekeeper for the ark, ensuring its safety and proper handling. Jeiel's responsibilities as a musician and gatekeeper highlight the importance of worship and reverence in the presence of the ark of the covenant.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 4 verses
- 1 Chronicles 15:18
"and with them their brothers of the second rank, Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers."
- 1 Chronicles 15:21
"and Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps tuned to the eight-stringed lyre, to lead."
- 1 Chronicles 16:5
"Asaph the chief, and second to him Zechariah, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, with stringed instruments and with harps; and Asaph with cymbals, sounding aloud;"
- 1 Chronicles 15:24
"Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, blew the trumpets before God’s ark; and Obed-Edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְעִיאֵל | H3273I |
| Named | Hebrew | יְחִיָּה | H3174 |