Bible Dictionary
Jediael
Jediael was the name of several Israelites, including a Benjaminite or Zebulunite, one of David’s mighty men, and a Korahite temple gatekeeper.
Definition
Jediael is a name applied to several Israelites. The supplied material identifies a Benjaminite or possibly Zebulunite, one of David’s mighty men, and a Korahite gatekeeper during David’s reign. The name means “known of God” or “God makes known.”
Biblical Usage
Jediael appears in genealogical lists, among David’s warriors, and among the temple gatekeepers.
Historical Background
The identity of the man listed as a son of Benjamin is uncertain in the supplied material, which also associates another Jediael with David’s followers at Ziklag.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Known by God. (1.) One of the sons of Benjamin, whose descendants numbered 17,200 warriors (1 Chr. 7:6, 10, 11). (2.) A Shimrite, one of David’s bodyguard (1 Chr. 11:45). Probably same as in 12:20. (3.) A Korhite of the family of Ebiasaph, and one of the gate-keepers to the temple (1 Chr. 26:2).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(known of God).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je-di'-a-el (yedhi`a'-el, "God makes known" (?)):</p><p>(1) A "son" of Benjamin or probably of Zebulun (1Ch 7:6,10,11). See Curtis, Chronicles, 145-49, who suggests emending the name to yachle'el, Jahleel, in agreement with Ge 46:24.</p><p>(2) One of David's mighty men (1Ch 11:45), probably = the Manassite who deserted to David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:20 (Hebrew 21)).</p><p>(3) A Korahite doorkeeper in David's reign (1Ch 26:2).</p>