Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(before God). One who returned (Ezra 3:9; Neh. 9:4).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
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 (Ezra 2:40; Ezra 3:9, see margin); Neh. 7:43; Neh. 9:4-5; Neh. 10:9; Neh. 12:8,24).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Qadmiy’el
Meaning:
from 6924 and 410; presence of God; Kadmiel, the name of three Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
before (literally in front of) God
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
God going before with benefits; minister of God:―a Levite, Ezra 2:40. {Praeveniens Deus cum beneficiis}