Jesharelah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Jesharelah in the Bible?
A Levitical musician listed in 1 Chronicles 25:2, where the name appears as 'Asharelah' but is corrected in textual variants to 'Jesarelah' or 'Asarelah'.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the textual variations in this name clarifies the specific roles of the Levitical choir leaders established for Temple worship.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Jesharelah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jesharelah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jesharelah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 25:2
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Jesharelah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jesharelah/