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Hilkiah
God is my portion
חִלְקִיָּהוּ chil.qiy.yah
Hilkiah (Hebrew: חִלְקִיָּהוּ, chil.qiy.yah) means “God is my portion”, by traditional interpretation. Eight men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a priest. In 2019 it was given to 7 children in the United States. Appears in the same passages as Abi.
Which Hilkiah?
Eight men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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At a glance
- Verses
- 33 across 7 books
- Bearers
- 8 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2019 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2019 | 7 | Steady |
| All-time total | 15 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 8 in 2017 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Kings 18:18 |
| Last appears | Jeremiah 29:3 |
| Cross-references | 543 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Asaph co-occurrence Appears with Asaph in 2 Kings 18.
- Eliakim co-occurrence Appears with Eliakim in 2 Kings 18.
- Joah co-occurrence Appears with Joah in 2 Kings 18.
- Tikvah co-occurrence Appears with Tikvah in 2 Chronicles 34.
- Harhas co-occurrence Appears with Harhas in 2 Chronicles 34.
- Asaiah co-occurrence Appears with Asaiah in 2 Kings 22.
- Huldah co-occurrence Appears with Huldah in 2 Chronicles 34.
- Shallum co-occurrence Appears with Shallum in 2 Chronicles 34.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.11;
son of: Hosah (H2621H);
brother of: Shimri (H8113I), Tebaliah (H2882) and Zechariah (H2148F)
§ Hilkiah = "my portion is Jehovah"
1) father of Eliakim, an officer of Hezekiah
2) high priest in the reign of Josiah
3) a Merarite Levite, son of Amzi
4) another Merarite Levite, 2nd son of Hosah
5) one of those who stood on the right of Ezra when he read the law and probably a Levite and a priest
6) a priest of Anathoth, father of the prophet Jeremiah
7) father of Gemariah who was one of Zedekiah's envoys to Babylon
Hilkiah was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper in the tabernacle during the reign of King David.
The biblical story
Hilkiah is mentioned in 1Ch.26.11 as a Levite who served as a gatekeeper in the tabernacle during the reign of King David. He is listed among the descendants of Korah who were assigned the responsibility of guarding the thresholds of the tent of meeting. The gatekeepers played a crucial role in maintaining the sanctity and security of the tabernacle, ensuring that only authorized personnel could enter and that the sacred space remained protected. Hilkiah's service as a gatekeeper demonstrates the importance of the Levites' roles in the worship and maintenance of the tabernacle.
Key verses
Hilkiah appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
1 Chronicles 26:11
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 26:11