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Jeshebeab

Jeshebeab was a priest in David's time whose division was assigned the twenty-first lot for temple service. He represents the faithful priestly order established by God for worship and intercession.

Overview

Jeshebeab appears in 1 Chronicles 24 as one of the priestly divisions organized by David. His division was chosen by lot to serve in the tabernacle, reflecting God's orderly design for worship. This priestly system prefigured Christ's ultimate priesthood.

Key Scriptures

"These were the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. But Nadab and Abihu died before their father and had no children, so Eleazar and Ithamar became the priests." (1 Chronicles 24:1-2, ESV)

"The twenty-first lot fell to Jeshebeab, the twenty-second to Gamul..." (1 Chronicles 24:17, ESV)

Application

Jeshebeab's assigned role reminds us that God values order and assigns each believer unique service in His kingdom—we are all priests serving according to His design.