Mishael

Mishael, a Levite and cousin of Aaron, assisted in removing the bodies of Nadab and Abihu after they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord.

The name Mishael means “who is asked for or lent”

MaleLeviteTribe of LeviEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament2 books3 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exodus 6:22; only referred to as Mishael (מִישָׁאֵל); son of Uzziel; a brother of Elizaphan, Sithri, Micah and Isshiah.

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Family members

Father: Uzziel
Siblings: Elizaphan Isshiah Micah Sithri

Alternative names

מִישָׁאֵלMishael

Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Mishael without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

Exodus 6:22
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.
Leviticus 10:4
Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here; carry the bodies of your cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary.”
Leviticus 10:5Referred to, not named
So they came forward and carried them, still in their tunics, outside the camp, as Moses had directed.