Reference: Kadmiel

before God; i.e., his servant, one of the Levites who returned with Zerubbabel from the Captivity (Ne 9:4; 10:9; 12:8).

A Levite who returned with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:40; Ne 7:43): set forward the temple workmen, and joined in the thanksgiving at the laying of the foundation (Ezr 3:9). His house took part in the general confession (Ne 9:4-5) and in the covenant (Ne 10:9).

The name of a Levitical family which returned with Zerub. (Ezr 2:40 = Ne 7:43; cf. 1Es 5:26). In Ezr 3:9 (cf. 1Es 5:58), in connexion with the laying of the foundation of the Temple, as well as in Ne 9:4 f. (the day of humiliation) and Ne 10:9 (the sealing of the covenant), Kadmiel appears to be an individual. The name occurs further in Ne 12:8,24.

Kad'miel

A Levite and his family who returned from exile, and helped in the rebuilding of the temple. He led the devotions of the people and sealed the covenant. Ezr 2:40; 3:9 (see margin); Ne 7:43; 9:4-5; 10:9; 12:8,24.

Kad'mi-el

(before God), one of the Levites who with his family returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel.

Ezr 2:40; Ne 7:43

He and his house are mentioned in history on three occasions -

Ezr 3:9; Ne 9:4-5; 10:9

(B.C. 535-410.)