Gamul
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Gamul, (Hebrew:גָמוּל) meaning rewarded or recompense, was a priest of ancient Israel after the order of Aaron, during the reign of King David in the 10th century BCE. Gamul lead the 22nd of the 24 priestly divisions. The biblical passage of 1 Chronicles 24 documents the division of the priests during the reign of King David. These priests were all descendants of Aaron, who had four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. However, Nadab and Abihu died before Aaron and only Eleazar and Ithamar had sons. One priest, Zadok, from Eleazar's descendants and another priest, Ahimelech, from Ithamar's descendants were designated to help create the various priestly orders. Sixteen of Eleazar's descendants were selected to head priestly orders while only eight of Ithamar's descendants were so chosen. The passage states that this was done because of the greater number of leaders among Eleazar's descendants. Lots were drawn to designate the order of ministering for the heads of the priestly orders when they entered the temple. Since each order was responsible for ministering during a different week, Gamul's order was stationed as a watch at the Tabernacle during the 22nd week of the year on the Hebrew calendar.
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- Beth-Gamul, meaning house of recompense (or perhaps, camel-house) in Hebrew, is the name of an ancient city in Moab.
- Gamul Kebir or Gamul Kebeer is a dive location just off the Egyptian Safaga Island in the Red Sea.
