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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Shubael</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/shubael.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/23-16.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/shubael.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Shubael</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/shua's_daughter.htm" title="Shua's daughter">◄</a> Shubael <a href="/topical/s/shu'ba-el.htm" title="Shu'ba-el">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Etymology and Meaning</b>: The name "Shubael" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "captive of God" or "returned of God." This name reflects a common practice in biblical times of naming individuals in a way that acknowledges God's sovereignty or intervention in their lives.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b>: Shubael is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the genealogical and organizational records of the Levites. He is identified as a descendant of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, through the line of Kohath.<br><br>1. <b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16</a> </b>: "The sons of Gershom: Shubael was the first."<br> <br>2. <b><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a> </b>: "Now these were the descendants of Levi by their families: the sons of Amram, Shubael; the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4</a> </b>: "From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth."<br><br><b>Role and Function</b>: Shubael is noted for his role in the Levitical order, which was responsible for the religious and musical aspects of worship in the temple. As a descendant of Kohath, Shubael's family was entrusted with the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, and they played a crucial role in the tabernacle and later the temple services.<br><br><b>Musical Contributions</b>: In <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">1 Chronicles 25</a>, Shubael is listed among the sons of Heman, who were appointed by King David to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. This indicates that Shubael was involved in the musical worship of Israel, contributing to the rich tradition of temple music that was integral to the spiritual life of the nation.<br><br><b>Genealogical Significance</b>: The genealogical records in Chronicles emphasize the continuity and faithfulness of the Levitical line. Shubael's inclusion in these records highlights the importance of maintaining the purity and dedication of the priestly and Levitical families, ensuring that the worship of Yahweh was conducted according to divine ordinance.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b>: Shubael's life and role underscore the importance of service and dedication to God. As a Levite, his responsibilities were not only hereditary but also spiritual, serving as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His chosen people. The Levites, including Shubael, were set apart for the service of the Lord, symbolizing holiness and devotion.<br><br><b>Historical Context</b>: The period of the united monarchy under David and Solomon was a time of significant religious development in Israel. The establishment of the temple in Jerusalem as the central place of worship required a well-organized and dedicated Levitical order. Shubael's role within this context highlights the structured and communal nature of Israelite worship, which was both a privilege and a responsibility for the Levites.<br><br>In summary, Shubael represents a lineage of faithfulness and service within the Levitical tradition, contributing to the worship and spiritual life of ancient Israel. His mention in the genealogies and temple service records reflects the enduring legacy of the Levites in maintaining the worship of Yahweh according to His commandments.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Shubael</span><p>returning captivity; seat of God<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Shubael</span><p><ol> <li>Shebuel the son of Gershon. (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a>)</li> <li>Shebuel the son of Heman the minstrel. (<a href="/1_chronicles/25-20.htm">1 Chronicles 25:20</a>)</li> </ol><a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">SHUBAEL</span><p>shoo'ba-el, shoo-ba'-el (shubha'el):<br><br>(1) A Levite, son of Amram (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a>); one of the leaders of song in the temple (<a href="/1_chronicles/25-20.htm">1 Chronicles 25:20</a>).<br><br>See <a href="../s/shebuel.htm">SHEBUEL</a>; <a href="../g/gray.htm">Gray, HPN, 310</a>.<br><br>(2) A son of Heman (<a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4</a>).<br><br>See <a href="../s/shebuel.htm">SHEBUEL</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7619.htm"><span class="l">7619. Shebuel -- "captive (or returned) of God," two Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from shabah (or shub) and el Definition "captive (or returned) of God,"<br> two Isr. NASB Word Usage Shebuel (3), <b>Shubael</b> (3). Shebuel, <b>Shubael</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7619.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/shubael.htm"><span class="l"><b>Shubael</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>SHUBAEL</b>. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Shubael</b> (4<br> Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 23:16 The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief. (See NIV) <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shubael.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehdeiah.htm"><span class="l">Jehdeiah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Rejoicer in Jehovah. (1.) One of the Levitical attendants<br> at the temple, a descendant of <b>Shubael</b> (1 Chronicles 24:20). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehdeiah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shu'ba-el.htm"><span class="l">Shu'ba-el (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>Shubael</b>, Shu'ba-el. Shudder . <b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 24:20 And of the rest of the sons<br> of Levi: of the sons of Amram, <b>Shubael</b>; of the sons of <b>Shubael</b>, Jehdeiah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shu'ba-el.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shebuel.htm"><span class="l">Shebuel (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2.) One of the sons of Heman; one of those whose duty it was to "lift up the horn"<br> in the temple service (1 Chronicles 25:4, 5); called also <b>Shubael</b> (ver. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shebuel.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehde'iah.htm"><span class="l">Jehde'iah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jehde'iah (2 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 24:20 And of the rest of the sons of Levi:<br> of the sons of Amram, <b>Shubael</b>; of the sons of <b>Shubael</b>, Jehdeiah. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehde'iah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/amram.htm"><span class="l">Amram (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> NIV). 1 Chronicles 24:20 Of the rest of the sons of Levi: of the sons of<br> Amram, <b>Shubael</b>; of the sons of <b>Shubael</b>, Jehdeiah. (WEB KJV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/amram.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/levi.htm"><span class="l">Levi (79 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> NIV). 1 Chronicles 24:20 Of the rest of the sons of Levi: of the sons of<br> Amram, <b>Shubael</b>; of the sons of <b>Shubael</b>, Jehdeiah. (WEB KJV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/levi.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/num/12.htm"><span class="l">12 (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> twelve: (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 25:20 for the thirteenth, <b>Shubael</b>, his sons<br> and his brothers, twelve: (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 25:21 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/num/12.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/thirteenth.htm"><span class="l">Thirteenth (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 25:20 for the thirteenth, <b>Shubael</b>, his sons and his brothers,<br> twelve: (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thirteenth.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shua's.htm"><span class="l">Shua's (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shua's.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Heman-the-Ezrahite.html">Who was Heman the Ezrahite in the Psalms? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Shubael (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16</a></span><br />The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a></span><br />Of the rest of the sons of Levi: of the sons of Amram, <span class="boldtext">Shubael</span>; of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4</a></span><br />Of Heman; the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-20.htm">1 Chronicles 25:20</a></span><br />for the thirteenth, <span class="boldtext">Shubael</span>, his sons and his brothers, twelve:<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/shubael.htm">Shubael</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shubael.htm">Shubael (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shudder.htm">Shudder (8 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/shua's_daughter.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Shua's daughter"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Shua's daughter" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/shu'ba-el.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Shu'ba-el"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Shu'ba-el" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>