Lexical Summary Yachleel: Jachleel Original Word: יַחְלְאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jahleel From yachal and 'el; expectant of God; Jachleel, an Israelite -- Jahleel. see HEBREW yachal see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yachal and el Definition "wait for God," a Zebulunite NASB Translation Jahleel (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַחְלְאֵל proper name, masculine (wait for God!); — a Zebulunite Genesis 46:14; Numbers 26:26 (ᵐ5 Αλοηλ, Αιηλ, Αλληλ). Topical Lexicon Name and Lineage Yahleel appears as the youngest of three sons born to Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. Through him arose the Jahleelite clan within the tribe of Zebulun (Genesis 46:14; Numbers 26:26). Though Scripture preserves no personal exploits of Yahleel, his inclusion in the divine record highlights God’s meticulous care in preserving every branch of the covenant family. Biblical References Genesis 46:14 records the migration to Egypt: “The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.” Numbers 26:26 affirms the clan’s continued identity during the wilderness census: “The descendants of Zebulun by their clans were: of Sered, the Seredite clan; of Elon, the Elonite clan; of Jahleel, the Jahleelite clan.” Historical Context The household list in Genesis 46 was compiled on the eve of Jacob’s relocation to Goshen, ensuring the continuity of family lines during the upcoming centuries in Egypt. Centuries later, the second census in Numbers verifies that the Jahleelites endured slavery, the Exodus, and the wilderness wanderings, arriving as a distinct clan on the plains of Moab. This endurance testifies to God’s preservation of covenant promises despite external pressures and internal failures. Tribal Identity and Inheritance Upon entrance into Canaan, land was apportioned by lot (Joshua 19). While Yahleel is not named directly in the allotment narrative, his clan would have participated in receiving territory within Zebulun’s inheritance, nestled in Galilee between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sea of Galilee. Post-conquest references to Zebulun indicate a people skilled in commerce and warfare (Judges 5:18; 1 Chronicles 12:33), roles in which Jahleel’s descendants undoubtedly shared. Theological Themes 1. Covenant Faithfulness: Yahleel’s appearance in both Jacob’s household census and Moses’ wilderness census underscores God’s unwavering commitment to His promises (Genesis 12:2–3; Exodus 6:7). Ministry Applications • Genealogies cultivate gratitude for divine providence; every believer, however uncelebrated, occupies a vital role in redemptive history. Summary Though Yahleel’s scriptural footprint is limited to two genealogical notices, his presence contributes to a tapestry of covenant continuity, tribal endurance, and the quiet assurance that every name inscribed by the Spirit matters eternally. Forms and Transliterations וְיַחְלְאֵֽל׃ ויחלאל׃ לְיַ֨חְלְאֵ֔ל ליחלאל lə·yaḥ·lə·’êl leYachleEl ləyaḥlə’êl veyachleEl wə·yaḥ·lə·’êl wəyaḥlə’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:14 HEB: סֶ֥רֶד וְאֵל֖וֹן וְיַחְלְאֵֽל׃ NAS: Sered and Elon and Jahleel. KJV: Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel. INT: Sered and Elon and Jahleel Numbers 26:26 2 Occurrences |
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