An inhabitant of Kirjath-jearim who was “sanctified” to take charge of the ark, although not allowed to touch it, while it remained in the house of his father Abinadab ([1 Sam. 7:1](/1sam#1Sam.7.1), [2](/1sam#1Sam.7.2); comp. [Num. 3:31](/num#Num.3.31); [4:15](/num#Num.4.15)).