Bible Dictionary
Shebuel
Shebuel was a descendant of Gershom and Moses who supervised the temple treasures in David’s time. The name also belonged to a son of Heman who served in temple music.
Definition
Shebuel was a descendant of Gershom and grandson of Moses, and also the name of a son of Heman.
Biblical Usage
The first Shebuel supervised the temple treasures in David’s time. The son of Heman served in temple music and is also called Shubael.
Historical Background
The supplied material treats Shubael as probably the original form of the name in the first case.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Captive of God. (1.) One of the descendants of Gershom, who had charge of the temple treasures in the time of David (1 Chr. 23:16; 26:24). (2.) One of the sons of Heman; one of those whose duty it was to “lift up the horn” in the temple service (1 Chr. 25:4, 5); called also Shubael (ver. 20).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>she-bu'-el, sheb'-u-el (shebhu'el; Soubael):</p><p>(1) A son of Gershom and grandson of Moses (1Ch 23:16). He was "ruler over the treasures" (1Ch 26:24). In 1Ch 24:20 he is called "Shubael," which is probably the original form of the name (see Gray, HPN, 310).</p><p>(2) A son of Heman (1Ch 25:4), called in 1Ch 25:20 "Shubael" (Septuagint as in 25:4).</p>