Lexical Summary Yechiel or Yechavel: Yechiel Original Word: יְחִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jehiel Or (2 Chron. 29:14) Ychavrel {yekh-av-ale'}; from chayah and 'el; God will live; Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight Israelites -- Jehiel. see HEBREW chayah see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chayah and el Definition "may God live," the name of a number of Isr. NASB Translation Jehiel (14). Brown-Driver-Briggs יחואל proper name, masculine2Chronicles 29:14 Kt; Qr יְחִיאֵל q. v. below חיה. II. חוה (√ of following; Arabic יְחִיאֵל proper name, masculine(may El live; Phoenician יחואלן, יחומלך see EutZMG 1876, 136) — ᵐ5 usually Ιειηλ, Ιαιηλ; — 1 one of David's chief musicians 1 Chronicles 15:18 (ᵐ5 Ιειηλ, ᵐ5L Ιαιηλ), 1 Chronicles 15:20 (ᵐ5 Ειθηλ, ᵐ5L Ιειηλ), 1 Chronicles 16:5 (ᵐ5 Ειειηλ, ᵐ5L Ιαιηλ). 2 one of David's chiefs of the Levites 1 Chronicles 23:8 (ᵐ5 Ι(ει)ηλ), 1 Chronicles 29:8 (ᵐ5 Βεσιηλ, A ᵐ5L Ιειηλ). 3 tutor of David's sons 1 Chronicles 27:32 (ᵐ5 Ιε(ρι)ηλ, ᵐ5L Ιωηλ). 4 son of Jehoshaphat2Chronicles 21:2. 5 יְחִו֯אֵל Hemanite of Hezekiah's reign 2 Chronicles 29:14. 6 over-seer in Hezekiah's reign2Chronicles 31:13. 7 ruler of the temple in Josiah's reign2Chronicles 35:8. 8 contemporaries of Ezra, Ezra 8:9 (ᵐ5 Ιεμα A Ιεειηλ, ᵐ5L Ιειηλ), Ezra 10:2,21,6. Topical Lexicon Name SignificanceWithout repeating lexical details, the very name declares that the covenant-keeping LORD is the living God. Fourteen Old Testament references place men called Jeiel at strategic moments of worship, administration, and reform. Occurrences Grouped by Historical Setting 1 Chronicles 15:18, 20; 16:5 – A Jeiel serves among Levites “to raise sounds of rejoicing with musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals,” marking the joyful procession of the Ark and the inauguration of continual praise in Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 23:8; 29:8 – The firstborn of Ladan’s Gershonite line, Jeiel becomes an ancestor of Levites assigned to temple duties. Later, precious stones for the future temple are entrusted “into the care of Jeiel the Gershonite,” revealing his integrity as a treasurer. 1 Chronicles 27:32 – “Jeiel son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons,” illustrating a trusted role in royal education and governance. 2 Chronicles 21:2 – One of Jehoshaphat’s sons bears the name, though his life is overshadowed by Jehoram’s apostasy, reminding readers that godly heritage must be personally embraced. 2 Chronicles 29:14; 31:13 – Two Levites named Jeiel respond to Hezekiah’s call, first in cleansing the temple, then in supervising tithes: evidence of wholehearted participation in revival and transparent stewardship. 2 Chronicles 35:8 – During Josiah’s Passover, temple officer Jeiel, with Hilkiah and Zechariah, provides thousands of offerings, modeling sacrificial generosity for covenant renewal. Ezra 8:9; 10:2, 21, 26 – Post-exilic Jeiels appear in leadership (Obadiah son of Jeiel leads 218 men), confession (Shecaniah son of Jeiel urges repentance for unlawful marriages), and listings of offenders later restored, showing God’s people grappling with holiness after exile. Ministry Functions Highlighted • Liturgical Musicianship – Skilled instrumental praise around the Ark. Theological Themes 1. The Living God and Living Servants – Every mention of Jeiel testifies that life and service belong to the LORD. Christological Reflection The Levite whose name means “God lives” anticipates the ultimate worship leader, Jesus Christ, who declares, “I am the Living One” (Revelation 1:18). The faithful treasurer foreshadows the Son “faithful over God’s house” (Hebrews 3:6). The repentant post-exile scenes anticipate the gospel’s call to forsake sin and embrace the living Lord. Practical Application Believers are summoned to emulate the Jeiels by offering skillful praise, maintaining transparent stewardship, mentoring the next generation, and practicing ongoing repentance—confident that the God who lives empowers His servants for every good work. Forms and Transliterations וִֽיחִיאֵ֗ל וִֽיחִיאֵ֡ל וִֽיחִיאֵ֥ל וִֽיחִיאֵל֙ וִיחִיאֵ֖ל וִיחִיאֵ֣ל וִיחִיאֵ֣ל ׀ ויחיאל יְחִיאֵ֑ל יְחִיאֵ֖ל יְחִיאֵ֛ל יְחִיאֵ֜ל יְחִיאֵ֣ל יחיאל vichiEl wî·ḥî·’êl wîḥî’êl yə·ḥî·’êl yechiEl yəḥî’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 15:18 HEB: וְיַֽעֲזִיאֵ֡ל וּשְׁמִֽירָמ֡וֹת וִיחִיאֵ֣ל ׀ וְעֻנִּ֡י אֱלִיאָ֡ב NAS: Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, KJV: and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, INT: Jaaziel Shemiramoth Jehiel Unni Eliab 1 Chronicles 15:20 1 Chronicles 16:5 1 Chronicles 23:8 1 Chronicles 27:32 1 Chronicles 29:8 2 Chronicles 21:2 2 Chronicles 29:14 2 Chronicles 31:13 2 Chronicles 35:8 Ezra 8:9 Ezra 10:2 Ezra 10:21 Ezra 10:26 14 Occurrences |
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