Lexical Definition
יַחֲזִיאֵל Yachăzîyʼêl (yakh-az-ee-ale') Jahaziel N:N-M-P
from חָזָה and אֵל; beheld of God
Jahaziel, Jahziel.
- § Jahaziel = "beheld of God"
- Jachaziel, the name of five Israelites
1) a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
2) a priest in the reign of David who helped move the ark
3) a Kohathite Levite, 3rd son of Hebron
4) a Levite, son of Zechariah, of the sons of Asaph, in the reign of Jehoshaphat
5) an ancestor of one of the families who returned from exile with Ezra
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיַחֲזִיאֵל֙ | and Jahaziel | 1Chr.12.4 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.4
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַחֲזִיאֵל proper name, masculine (El sees) —
1. Benjamite warrior of David 1Chr 12:4.
2. priest of David 1Chr 16:6.
3. a Levite 1Chr 23:19; 1Chr 24:23.
4. a Levite of the sons of Asaph 2Chr 20:14.
5. ancestor of one of the families of the restoration Ezra 8:5.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 12:4 · 16:6 · 23:19 · 24:23 |
| 2 Chronicles | 20:14 |
| Ezra | 8:5 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jahaziel, a Benjamite warrior, was one of the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag while he was hiding from Saul (1Ch.12.4).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.4;
- only referred to as Jahaziel יַחֲזִיאֵל.
Jahaziel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:4 as one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was hiding from King Saul. This chapter lists the various groups of warriors who aligned themselves with David during this time, including men from Benjamin, Gad, and Judah.
Jahaziel is described as a mighty man and is listed along with other Benjamite warriors who were known for their skill in battle, particularly their ability to shoot arrows and sling stones with both the right and left hands (1Ch.12.2).
The fact that Jahaziel and the other warriors joined David at Ziklag is significant, as it demonstrates their loyalty to David and their belief in his rightful claim to the throne, even while Saul was still king. Ziklag was a town that had been given to David by Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, while David was seeking refuge from Saul (1Sa.27.6).
No other specific details are provided about Jahaziel's life, family, or exploits. His inclusion in this list, however, highlights the support that David enjoyed from various tribes and the military strength that he was able to gather during his time of exile. These warriors would later form the core of David's army when he became king over all Israel.
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