Lexical Definition
אֲרִיאֵל ʼărîyʼêl (ar-ee-ale') Ariel N:N-M-P
or אֲרִאֵל ʼăriʼêl (ar-ee-ale'); from אֲרִי and אֵל
lionlike men.
- lion of God
- i.e. heroic
1) meaning uncertain
1a) (CLBL) possibly lion-like
1b) (BDB) possibly two sons of Ariel of Moab
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲרִיאֵל֙ | Ariel of | 1Chr.11.22 |
| אֲרִאֵל֙ | lion-like men of | 2Sam.23.20 |
Extended Information
- A group living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.20
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Also see: אֲרִאֵיל
אֲרִיאֵל
1. proper name, feminine (probably, see Ew) Ariel (lioness of El) name applied to Jerusalem Isa 29:1; Isa 29:2 (twice in verse); Isa 29:7 (so Ges Ew Che Di and others; Tagum De Brd Or and others say hearth of El, compare אֲרִאֵיל).
2. proper name, masculine a chief man among returning exiles Ezra 8:16.
3. אֲרִאֵל מוֺאָב 2Sam 23:20 = ׳אֲרִיאֵל מ 1Chr 11:26 taken by ᵐ5 RV DrSm and others as proper name, masculine, read two sons of Ariel of Moab; RSSemitic i. 469 compare אראל MI12, altar-hearth (so Sm & So, and DrSm xci, see below אֲרִיאֵיל) and translation מוֺאָב ׳א altar-hearths of Moab.
4. Ezek 43:15 & Qr vEzek 43:15 vEzek 43:16 see below אֲרִיאֵיל. **DuIsa 29:1 (q. v.) makes
1. = אֲרִיאֵיל, from אָרָה + ל afformative, hearth (not + אֵל hearth of El).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:20 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:26 |
| Ezra | 8:16 |
| Isaiah | 29:1 · 29:2 · 29:7 |
| Ezekiel | 43:15 · 43:16 |
Profile
Group • A Moabite • Two lion-like men of Moab killed by Benaiah
Group living at the time of Exile and Return
Ariel refers to two lion-like men of Moab who were killed by Benaiah, one of David's mighty warriors.
- A group living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.20;
- referred to as Ariel or "hero" (KJV= "lionlike men, NIV= "mightiest warriors"") אֲרִיאֵל.
In 2 Samuel 23:20 and 1 Chronicles 11:22, the term "Ariel" is used to describe two warriors from Moab who were killed by Benaiah, one of King David's mighty men. The passage states that Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel who performed great exploits. Among his notable achievements, he struck down two "Ariel" of Moab.
The term "Ariel" in this context is not a proper name but rather a descriptive term meaning "lion of God" or "lion-like." It is used to emphasize the strength, courage, and ferocity of these Moabite warriors. The fact that Benaiah defeated two of these formidable fighters highlights his exceptional skill and bravery as a warrior in David's army.
Apart from this brief mention, no further details are provided about the identity, background, or specific circumstances surrounding Benaiah's encounter with these Moabite warriors. The passage serves to showcase Benaiah's prowess and loyalty to King David, as well as to illustrate the might of David's elite group of warriors known as "The Thirty."
All entries for Ariel: אֲרִיאֵל