Jediael

BenjaminEnglish

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.6.

Jediael is mentioned in1 Chronicles 7:6, 10-11as one of the sons of Benjamin and the head of a Benjamite clan. Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and this chapter provides a genealogical record of his descendants. Jediael is listed along with his brothers Bela and Becher as the three sons of Benjamin. The text further states that Jediael had three sons: Bilhan, Jeush, and Benjamin. The descendants of Jediael are described as mighty warriors and expert archers, numbering 17,200 men ready for battle. This information suggests that Jediael's clan was known for its military prowess and played a significant role in the tribe of Benjamin.