Je-i'el is a biblical figure mentioned in several passages of the Old Testament, primarily within the historical books. The name Je-i'el, which can be translated as "God sweeps away" or "God gathers," appears in various contexts, often associated with the tribe of Levi or other significant roles within the Israelite community.

1. Je-i'el the Levite Musician: One of the most notable mentions of Je-i'el is as a Levite musician during the reign of King David. In 1 Chronicles 15:18, Je-i'el is listed among the Levites appointed to play musical instruments as the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem: "and with them their relatives of the second rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the gatekeepers." This passage highlights Je-i'el's role in the sacred worship practices of Israel, emphasizing the importance of music in the liturgical life of the nation.

2. Je-i'el the Scribe: Another Je-i'el is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:32 as a scribe and counselor to King David: "Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons." This Je-i'el, identified as the son of Hachmoni, served in a significant administrative capacity, indicating the trust and responsibility placed upon him in the royal court.

3. Je-i'el the Benjamite: In 1 Chronicles 9:35-36, Je-i'el is noted as the father of Gibeon, a Benjamite: "Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah, and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab." This genealogical record situates Je-i'el within the tribe of Benjamin, providing insight into the familial and tribal structures of ancient Israel.

4. Je-i'el the Overseer: In 2 Chronicles 26:11, Je-i'el is mentioned as an overseer under King Uzziah: "Moreover, Uzziah had an army ready for battle, stationed by divisions according to the numbers in the muster made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king’s commanders." This role underscores Je-i'el's involvement in the military organization and governance during Uzziah's reign.

5. Je-i'el the Reformer: In 2 Chronicles 29:13, during the religious reforms of King Hezekiah, Je-i'el is listed among the Levites who participated in the cleansing of the temple: "from the sons of Elizaphan, Shimri and Jeiel; from the sons of Asaph, Zechariah and Mattaniah." This participation highlights Je-i'el's commitment to the spiritual renewal and purification of Israel's worship practices.

The various mentions of Je-i'el across different contexts and roles illustrate the multifaceted contributions of individuals bearing this name to the religious, administrative, and military life of ancient Israel. Each Je-i'el, whether as a musician, scribe, overseer, or reformer, played a part in the unfolding narrative of God's people, reflecting the diverse ways in which God utilized His servants for His purposes throughout Israel's history.Je-i'el (11 Occurrences)

1 Chronicles 5:7
His brothers by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
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1 Chronicles 8:29
In Gibeon there lived the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maacah;
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1 Chronicles 9:35
In Gibeon there lived the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maacah:
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1 Chronicles 11:44
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,
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1 Chronicles 15:18
and with them their brothers of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers.
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1 Chronicles 15:21
and Mattithiah, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps tuned to the eight-stringed lyre, to lead.
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1 Chronicles 16:5
Asaph the chief, and second to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, with stringed instruments and with harps; and Asaph with cymbals, sounding aloud;
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2 Chronicles 20:14
Then on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite, of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of Yahweh in the midst of the assembly;
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2 Chronicles 26:11
Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, who went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains.
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2 Chronicles 35:9
Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave to the Levites for the Passover offerings five thousand small livestock, and five hundred head of cattle.
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Ezra 10:43
Of the sons of Nebo: Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Iddo, and Joel, Benaiah.
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Je-i'el (11 Occurrences)
Je-i'el. Jeiel, Je-i'el. Jekabzeel . Multi-Version Concordance
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Jeiel (13 Occurrences)
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Jekabzeel (1 Occurrence)

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