Lexical Definition
אַשְׂרִיאֵל ʼAsrîyʼêl (as-ree-ale') Asriel N:N-M-P
an orthographical variation for אֲשַׂרְאֵל
Ashriel, Asriel.
- § Ashriel or Asriel = "I shall be prince of God"
- Asriel, the name of two Israelites
1) a great-grandson of Manasseh, and son of Gilead
2) a son of Manasseh
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אַשְׂרִיאֵ֖ל | Asriel | 1Chr.7.14 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.14
- son of: Manasseh (מְנַשֶּׁה)
- brother of: Machir (מָכִיר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַשְׂרִיאֵל proper name, masculine a Manassite (Thes votum Dei, compare above) Num 26:31; Josh 17:2; 1Chr 7:14.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 26:31 |
| Joshua | 17:2 |
| 1 Chronicles | 7:14 |
Profile
Male • Son of Manasseh • Son of Gilead, descendant of Manasseh
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Asriel was a son of Gilead and a descendant of Manasseh (1 Chr 7:14).
- A man from the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.14;
- only referred to as Asriel אַשְׂרִיאֵל;
- son of Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁה;
- a brother of Machir מָכִיר.
Asriel is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh recorded in 1 Chronicles 7. He is listed as a son of Gilead, who was a descendant of Manasseh through his Aramean concubine. This genealogy traces the lineage of Manasseh's descendants, focusing on the clans and families that emerged from his line. Asriel's mention in this context suggests he was a significant figure within the Gileadite clan, although no further details are provided about his life or role.
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