JEDIAEL

1. Benjamin’s son (1 Chr 7:6, 10-11), whose descendants were warriors, numbering 17,200 by David’s time. Some suggest that he is identifiable with Ashbel, also Benjamin’s son (Gn 46:21).

See also Ashbel, Ashbelite.

2. Shimri’s son, listed among David’s mighty men (1 Chr 11:45).

3. One who deserted Saul to join David at Ziklag (1 Chr 12:20). He may be the same as #2 above.

4. Member of the Levitical family of Korah, appointed a doorkeeper of the temple during David’s reign (1 Chr 26:2).