Lexical Definition
יְזַוְאֵל Yᵉzavʼêl (yez-av-ale') Jeziel N:N-M-P
from an unused root (meaning to sprinkle) and אֵל; sprinkled of God
Jeziel (from the margin).
- § Jeziel = "the assembly of God"
- Jezavel, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite and one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וִיזִיאֵ֥ל | and Jeziel | 1Chr.12.3 |
| Εζιήλ | Azriel | LXX.1Chr.27.19 |
| Jeziel | LXX.1Chr.12.3 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3
- son of: Azmaveth (עַזְמָוֶת)
- brother of: Pelet (פֶּלֶט)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[יְזִיאֵל, יזואל] proper name, masculine one of David's heroes וִיזִו֯אֵל 1Chr 12:3. יִזִּיָּה see below נזה.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 12:3 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • A Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jeziel, a Benjamite, was one of the warriors who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch.12.3).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3;
- only referred to as Jeziel יְזַוְאֵל;
- son of Azmaveth עַזְמָוֶת;
- a brother of Pelet פֶּלֶט.
Jeziel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:3 as one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. Along with his fellow Benjamites, Jeziel is described as a brave warrior and an archer who could shoot arrows and sling stones with either his right or left hand. These skilled warriors provided valuable support to David during his time of exile and later when he became king over Israel.
All entries for Jeziel: יְזַוְאֵל