Hilkiah

Hilkiah was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper in the tabernacle during the reign of King David.

The name Hilkiah means “God is my portion”

MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 26:11; only referred to as Hilkiah (חִלְקִיָּהוּ); son of Hosah; a brother of Shimri, Tebaliah and Zechariah.

Glossary entries

Hilkiah

Family members

Father

Hosah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and brothers of Hosah numbered 13 in all.