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Jehezekel

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A biblical priestly leader named in David’s organization of the priestly divisions; he headed the twentieth course (1 Chronicles 24:16).

At a Glance

Jehezkel was the leader of the twentieth priestly division listed in 1 Chronicles 24.

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Description

Jehezkel is a biblical personal name associated with the priestly organization described in 1 Chronicles 24. In that passage, the descendants of Aaron are arranged into twenty-four divisions for orderly temple service, and Jehezkel is listed as the head of the twentieth course. The source form "Jehezekel" appears to be a spelling variant or transcription error, but the underlying entry is a real biblical name and can be published as a proper-name dictionary article. It should not be treated as a doctrinal term.

Biblical Context

David organized the priests into scheduled divisions for temple service, and Jehezkel is one of the named division heads in that list.

Historical Context

The priestly courses reflect the ordered administration of worship in Israel’s monarchy and later temple life.

Jewish and Ancient Context

Jewish tradition preserved priestly names and divisions as part of Israel’s temple memory and liturgical order.

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Original Language Note

Likely from Hebrew יְחֶזְקֵאל (Yeḥezqel), commonly understood as meaning "God strengthens."

Theological Significance

The entry has historical and biblical significance as part of Israel’s priestly order, but it is not itself a doctrine.

Philosophical Explanation

As a proper name, its significance lies in identification and historical memory rather than abstract theological content.

Interpretive Cautions

Do not confuse Jehezkel with the prophet Ezekiel, whose name is closely related in Hebrew. The entry is a personal name, not a separate theological concept.

Major Views

Standard Bible reference usage treats this as a biblical name, not as a doctrine or technical theological term.

Doctrinal Boundaries

This article concerns a biblical person/name only and should not be expanded into speculative theology or symbolism.

Practical Significance

The name highlights the ordered, named service of priests in Scripture and the care with which biblical history preserves individuals.

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