Rephael

Rephael was one of the gatekeepers of the temple during the reign of King David.

The name Rephael means “the physic or medicine of God”

MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 26:7; only referred to as Rephael (רְפָאֵל); son of Shemaiah; a brother of Othni, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu and Semachiah.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Shemaiah
Siblings: Elihu Elzabad Obed Othni Semachiah

Alternative names

רְפָאֵלRephael

Mentions

1 Chronicles 26:7
Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.