Bible Dictionary
Jehaleleel
Jehaleleel was the name of a descendant of Judah and of a Merarite Levite. The name means one who praises God.
Definition
Jehaleleel means “praiser of God” or “who praises God.” The name belongs to a descendant of Judah and to a Levite of the family of Merari. Four men called the sons of Jehaleleel are introduced in Judah’s genealogies.
Biblical Usage
Jehaleleel appears in genealogical records of Judah and in the account of the Merarite Levites.
Historical Background
The supplied material refers to several men of the Bene-Jehaleleel in the genealogies of Judah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Praiser of God. (1.) A descendant of Judah (1 Chr. 4:16). (2.) A Levite of the family of Merari (2 Chr. 29:12).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(who praises God). Four men of the Bene-Jehaleleel are introduced abruptly into the genealogies of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:16)