Gedaliah
Gedaliah, a son of Jeduthun, was one of the temple musicians appointed by King David to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals.
The name Gedaliah means “God is my greatness”
MaleLeviteTribe of LeviUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 25:3; only referred to as Gedaliah (גְּדַלְיָ֫הוּ); son of Jeduthun; a brother of Obed-edom, Mattithiah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Hashabiah.
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Alternative names
- גְּדַלְיָ֫הוּGedaliah
Mentions
- From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD.
- The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;