Boy Old Testament Known
Kadmiel
God of antiquity; God of rising
קַדְמִיאֵל qad.mi.el
Kadmiel (Hebrew: קַדְמִיאֵל, qad.mi.el) means “God of antiquity; God of rising”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a Levite. In 2023 it was given to 7 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears with Bani in Nehemiah 9.
Which Kadmiel?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Kadmiel
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Kadmiel
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 8 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Return
Using it today
Based on 2023 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2023 | 7 | Rising |
| All-time total | 75 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 9 in 2021 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Ezra 2:40 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 12:24 |
| Cross-references | 155 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jeshua co-occurrence Appears with Jeshua in Nehemiah 9.
- Bani co-occurrence Appears with Bani in Nehemiah 9.
- Hodaviah co-occurrence Appears with Hodaviah in Ezra 2.
- Sherebiah co-occurrence Appears with Sherebiah in Nehemiah 12.
- Henadad co-occurrence Appears with Henadad in Nehemiah 10.
- Shebaniah co-occurrence Appears with Shebaniah in Nehemiah 9.
- Bunni co-occurrence Appears with Bunni in Nehemiah 9.
- Chenani co-occurrence Appears with Chenani in Nehemiah 9.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.40;
father of: Jeshua (H3442N)
§ Kadmiel = "God is the ancient one"
a Levite, descendant of Hodaviah, and head of a family of returning exiles; also oversaw the work on the temple and also was one of the leaders of the people who led the people in the public confession
Kadmiel was a Levite who returned from Babylonian exile and played a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual renewal of the people.
The biblical story
Kadmiel is mentioned several times in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah as a Levite who returned from the Babylonian exile. He is first listed among the Levites who returned with Zerubbabel (Ezr.2.40; Neh.7.43).
During the rebuilding of the temple, Kadmiel, along with Jeshua and his sons and brothers, led the Levites in supervising the workmen (Ezr.3.9). This highlights Kadmiel's leadership role and his involvement in the restoration of the temple.
Later, Kadmiel is mentioned among the Levites who participated in the public reading of the Law and the confession of sins during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah (Neh.9.4-5). He also signed the covenant to follow the Law of God (Neh.10.9).
In the lists of Levites who served in the temple after its completion, Kadmiel is mentioned as one of the leaders of thanksgiving and praise (Neh.12.8, 24).
Throughout these passages, Kadmiel emerges as a prominent Levite who played a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple, the spiritual renewal of the people, and the restoration of worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. His consistent presence and leadership demonstrate his dedication to serving God and his people.
Key verses
Kadmiel appears in 8 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four.
Ezra 2:40 -
Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites.
Ezra 3:9 -
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.
Nehemiah 7:43 -
Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the Lord their God.
Nehemiah 9:4 -
Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Nehemiah 9:5
Show all 8 references
Ezra (2)
- Ezra 2:40
- Ezra 3:9
Nehemiah (6)
- Nehemiah 7:43
- Nehemiah 9:4
- Nehemiah 9:5
- Nehemiah 10:9
- Nehemiah 12:8
- Nehemiah 12:24