Jeheil is a name found in the Old Testament, associated with several individuals who played various roles in the history of Israel. The name Jeheil, sometimes spelled Jehiel, means "God lives" or "may God live," reflecting the theocentric nature of Hebrew names.

1. Jeheil, the Levite Musician: One of the notable mentions of Jeheil is as a Levite musician during the time of King David. In 1 Chronicles 15:18, Jeheil is listed among the Levites appointed by David to play musical instruments as the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. The passage states, "and with them their brothers of the second rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the gatekeepers." This highlights Jeheil's role in the worship practices of Israel, contributing to the sacred music that accompanied significant religious events.

2. Jeheil, the Overseer: Another Jeheil is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:21-22, where he is identified as a descendant of Ladan, a Gershonite. He served as an overseer of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. The text reads, "The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD." This Jeheil's responsibilities included managing the resources dedicated to the temple, underscoring the trust placed in him to handle sacred duties.

3. Jeheil, the Father of Gibeon: In 1 Chronicles 9:35, Jeheil is mentioned as the father of Gibeon, a city in the territory of Benjamin. The verse states, "Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah." This reference situates Jeheil within the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin, indicating his role in the lineage and settlement of the tribe.

4. Jeheil, the Reformer: In 2 Chronicles 29:14, during the reign of King Hezekiah, a Jeheil is listed among the Levites who participated in the cleansing and restoration of the temple. The verse notes, "from the descendants of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei; from the descendants of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel." This Jeheil was part of a group that played a crucial role in the religious reforms initiated by Hezekiah, aimed at returning Judah to proper worship of Yahweh.

5. Jeheil, the Teacher: In 2 Chronicles 35:8, Jeheil is mentioned as one of the leaders who contributed to King Josiah's Passover celebration. The text states, "His officials also contributed willingly to the people and to the priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the officials of the house of God, gave to the priests for the Passover offerings 2,600 Passover lambs and 300 bulls." This Jeheil's involvement in the Passover underscores his commitment to the spiritual education and observance of the people.

The various individuals named Jeheil in the Bible reflect the diverse roles played by faithful servants in the history of Israel. Whether as musicians, overseers, reformers, or teachers, each Jeheil contributed to the religious and communal life of the nation, demonstrating the enduring legacy of those who serve God with dedication and integrity.Jeheil (1 Occurrence)

1 Chronicles 15:20
and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jeheil, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries besides virgins,
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