Reference: Jediael

known by God. (1.) One of the sons of Benjamin, whose descendants numbered 17,200 warriors (1Ch 7:6,10-11).

(2.) A Shimrite, one of David's bodyguard (1Ch 11:45). Probably same as in 1Ch 12:20.

(3.) A Korhite of the family of Ebiasaph, and one of the gate-keepers to the temple (1Ch 26:2).

1. A patriarch of Benjamite heads of houses whose sons numbered 17,200 mighty men in David's days (1Ch 7:6,11). Identified with Ashbel (Ge 46:21). But Jediael may have been a later descendant from Benjamin who, by superior fruitfulness of his house, superseded an elder branch (Ashbel's) whose issue failed.

2. Tabernacle doorkeeper under David (1Ch 26:1-2).

3. 1Ch 11:45.

4. Joined David, from Manasseh, on his way to Ziklag just before the battle of Gilboa; he helped David against the Amalekites (1-Chronicles/12/20/type/mace'>1Ch 12:20,1 Samuel 29-30).

1. The eponym of a Benjamite family (1Ch 7:6,10-11). 2. One of David's heroes (1Ch 11:45), probably identical with the Manassite of 12:20. 3. The eponym of a family of Korahite porters (1Ch 26:2).

Jedi'ael

1. Son of Benjamin, and from whom descended 17,200 mighty men of valour. 1Ch 7:6,10-11.

2. Son of Shimri and one of David's valiant men. 1Ch 11:45.

3. A warrior of Manasseh who resorted to David at Ziklag. 1Ch 12:20.

4. Son of Meshelemiah, a descendant of Korah. 1Ch 26:2.

Jedi'a-el

(known of God).

1. A chief patriarch of the tribe of Benjamin.

1Ch 7:6,11

It is usually assumed that Jediael is the same as Ashbel,

Ge 46:21; Nu 26:38; 1Ch 8:1

but this is not certain.

2. Second son of Meshelemiah, a Levite.

1Ch 26:1-2

3. Son of Shimri; one of the heroes of David's guard.

1Ch 11:45

(B.C. 1046.)

4. One of the chiefs of the thousands of Manasseh who joined David on his march to Ziklag.

1Ch 12:20

comp. 1Sam 30:9,10 (B.C. 1053.)