Lexical Summary Yequthiel: Jekuthiel Original Word: יְקוּתִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jekuthiel From the same as Yaqeh and 'el; obedience of God; Jekuthiel, an Israelite -- Jekuthiel. see HEBREW Yaqeh see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Yaqeh and from el Definition a man of Judah NASB Translation Jekuthiel (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְקוּתִיאֵל proper name, masculine (Imperfect from √ עו֞ + אֵל according to Ol§ 277 h 2, meaning dubious; perhaps better regard יקות as abstract noun from יקה, and render Preservation of God) a man of Judah 1 Chronicles 4:18; ᵐ5 Ξετιηλ, A* Ιεκθυηλ, ᵐ5L Ιεφθιηλ. — see יָקְתְאֵל. יקהּ (√ of following; compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence The name appears once in the Old Testament. In the genealogy of Judah we read, “These were the sons of Bithiah daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered married: She bore Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah” (1 Chronicles 4:18). Place in the Judahite Genealogy 1 Chronicles 4:1–23 presents a detailed record of Judah’s descendants, anchoring the tribe historically and territorially in post-exilic Judah. Jekuthiel stands in the fourth generation after Judah (Judah → Pharez → Hezron → Caleb/Mered line). His placement highlights the Chronicler’s concern to show how every family could trace its inheritance back to the patriarch. Genealogies were legal documents guaranteeing land rights (Numbers 36:8–9) and temple service roles (Ezra 2:62). Jekuthiel’s mention therefore upholds covenant continuity and underscores God’s faithfulness in preserving Judah’s line, from which David and ultimately the Messiah would arise (Ruth 4:18–22; Matthew 1:2–16). Family Ties with Egypt Mered’s marriage to Bithiah, an Egyptian princess, is striking in a Judahite record. Her presence recalls the earlier exodus from Egypt and testifies to God’s capacity to graft foreigners into Israel (Exodus 12:38; Isaiah 56:6–8). Through this union Jekuthiel bears a Hebrew name, affirming that belonging to the covenant community is grounded in faith and alignment with Israel’s God rather than ethnicity alone (Ruth 2:12; Galatians 3:28–29). Geographical Importance of Zanoah Called “the father of Zanoah,” Jekuthiel is linked to a town on Judah’s western hill country, later re-inhabited after the exile (Nehemiah 3:13; 11:30). “Father” here denotes clan founder or leading settler. Jekuthiel’s descendants would have maintained the city’s fortifications and agricultural terraces, contributing to Judah’s economic stability. Zanoah’s restoration in Nehemiah’s day illustrates God’s promise to return His people to their inheritance (Jeremiah 30:3). Theological Themes • Covenant Inclusion The Chronicler uses Jekuthiel’s mixed heritage to teach that God’s saving purposes encompass all who align with His covenant. His genealogy anticipates New Testament teaching that Gentiles are fellow heirs in Christ (Ephesians 2:12–19). • Faith Transmitted Through Generations By naming specific fathers of towns, the text stresses generational responsibility. Jekuthiel’s legacy is not merely biological but spiritual—founding a community devoted to Yahweh within Judah’s borders (Deuteronomy 6:6–9; Psalm 78:5–7). • God’s Faithfulness in the Ordinary Though mentioned only once, Jekuthiel’s role in establishing Zanoah shows that seemingly minor figures serve God’s grand redemptive narrative. Every faithful act—settling land, raising families, maintaining worship—advances God’s kingdom purposes (1 Corinthians 15:58). Ministry Applications 1. Embrace the value of every believer, however obscure, in God’s unfolding plan. Summary Jekuthiel, though a single-mention figure, illustrates covenant continuity, inclusive grace, and the importance of ordinary obedience within Scripture’s unified testimony. Forms and Transliterations יְקֽוּתִיאֵ֖ל יקותיאל yə·qū·ṯî·’êl yekutiEl yəqūṯî’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:18 HEB: שׂוֹכ֔וֹ וְאֶת־ יְקֽוּתִיאֵ֖ל אֲבִ֣י זָנ֑וֹחַ NAS: of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father KJV: of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father INT: the father of Soco and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah 1 Occurrence |
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be obedient; so Assyrian â‡û (וקה?) DlHWB 123; Sabean וקה hear (favourably), hear (and answer), also in proper name וקהאל, יקהאל, יקהמלך DHM in MV).