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Shebuel
turning, or captivity, or seat, of God
שְׁבוּאֵל she.vu.el
Shebuel (Hebrew: שְׁבוּאֵל, she.vu.el) means “turning, or captivity, or seat, of God”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a Levite. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Amram in 1 Chronicles 24.
Which Shebuel?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Shebuel
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Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 23:16 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 26:24 |
| Cross-references | 34 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jehdeiah co-occurrence Appears with Jehdeiah in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Gershom co-occurrence Appears with Gershom in 1 Chronicles 23.
- Jerimoth co-occurrence Appears with Jerimoth in 1 Chronicles 25.
- Hanani co-occurrence Appears with Hanani in 1 Chronicles 25.
- Hananiah co-occurrence Appears with Hananiah in 1 Chronicles 25.
- Bukkiah co-occurrence Appears with Bukkiah in 1 Chronicles 25.
- Joshbekashah co-occurrence Appears with Joshbekashah in 1 Chronicles 25.
- Giddalti co-occurrence Appears with Giddalti in 1 Chronicles 25.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.16;
son of: Gershom (H1647);
father of: Jehdeiah (H3165); also called Shubael at 1Ch.24.20;
§ Shebuel or Shubael = "captive of God"
1) son of Gershom and grandson of Moses
2) one of the 14 sons of Heman the musician
Shebuel (or Shubael), a descendant of Gershom, was a Levite appointed by King David to be in charge of the treasuries of the house of God.
The biblical story
Shebuel (or Shubael), mentioned in 1Ch.23.16, 26:24, and 1Ch.24.20, was a Levite who descended from Gershom, one of the sons of Levi. He played a significant role in the organization of the Levitical duties during the reign of King David. In 1Ch.23.16, Shebuel is identified as the son of Gershom and the head of the fathers' houses of the Levites. Later, in 1Ch.26.24, Shebuel is appointed by David to be in charge of the treasuries of the house of God, which included the dedicated gifts and offerings. This responsibility highlights Shebuel's trustworthiness and administrative skills in managing the temple's resources. In 1Ch.24.20, Shebuel is mentioned again as a descendant of Gershom, emphasizing his Levitical lineage. The text does not provide any further details about Shebuel's life or specific achievements. However, his appointment to oversee the treasuries of the temple demonstrates the importance of the Levites' role in maintaining and managing the sacred spaces and resources dedicated to God.
Key verses
Shebuel appears in 3 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.
1 Chronicles 23:16 -
And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.
1 Chronicles 24:20 -
And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.
1 Chronicles 26:24
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1 Chronicles (3)
- 1 Chronicles 23:16
- 1 Chronicles 24:20
- 1 Chronicles 26:24