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) |
|---|---|---|
| יַחֲזִיאֵ֑ל | Jahaziel | Ezra.8.5 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.5
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 • Returned from exile • Descendant of Shecaniah; returned with Ezra from Babylon.
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Jahaziel, a descendant of Shecaniah, was one of the men who returned with Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezr.8.5).
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.5;
- only referred to as Jahaziel יַחֲזִיאֵל.
Jahaziel is mentioned briefly in Ezra 8:5 as one of the descendants of Shecaniah who returned with Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem. This chapter lists the family heads and some of their descendants who joined Ezra in his journey to Jerusalem, which took place during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia (Ezr.7.1-10).
Ezra, a priest and scribe, had been granted permission and support by Artaxerxes to return to Jerusalem to teach and enforce the Law of God (Ezr.7.11-26). He gathered a group of Israelites, including priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants, to accompany him on this mission (Ezr.8.1-20).
Jahaziel is listed among the descendants of Shecaniah, son of Jahaziel, who joined Ezra in this journey (Ezr.8.5). This suggests that Jahaziel was part of a family that was committed to returning to Jerusalem and supporting the restoration of the temple and the religious life of the community.
No other specific details are provided about Jahaziel's life, occupation, or role in the community. His inclusion in this list, however, highlights the importance of the various families and individuals who chose to return to Jerusalem and participate in the restoration of the city and the temple during the time of Ezra.
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