Jediael
Jediael was one of the Manassites who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from Saul.
The name Jediael means “the science, or knowledge, of God”
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Summary
A warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 12:20; only referred to as Jediael (יְדִיעֲאֵל).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- יְדִיעֲאֵלJediael
Mentions
- When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh.