People of the Bible · Tribe of Levi

Shubael, son of Heman

The name Shubael means “returning captivity; seat of God.” Shubael is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 25:4. Also called Shebuel.

Family of Shubael

Who was Shubael?

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).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Shubael

  • 1 Chronicles 25:4

    Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti–ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth:

  • 1 Chronicles 25:20

    The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

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