Bible Dictionary

Jehieli

People & Groups • Old Testament

Jehieli designates a member of the family or clan of Jehiel. He was a Gershonite Levite connected with the descendants of Laadan.

Definition

Jehieli means “a Jehielite.” It designates a Gershonite Levite of the family of Laadan.

Jehieli appears in the list of Levites connected with the service and treasuries of the temple.

The name identifies membership in the family or clan of Jehiel and specifically associates it with Laadan’s family.

1 Chronicles 26:21 1 Chronicles 26:22

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(a Jehielite), according to the Authorized Version a Gershonite Levite of the family of Laadan. (1 Chronicles 26:21,22)