Lexical Definition
יַחְצְאֵל Yachtsᵉʼêl (yakh-tseh-ale') Jahzeel N:N-M-P
from חָצָה and אֵל; God will allot
Jahzeel. Compare יַחְצִיאֵל.
- § Jahzeel = "God divides"
- Jachtseel, an Israelite
1) the 1st of the 4 sons of Naphtali and founder of the family of Jahzeelites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לְיַ֨חְצְאֵ֔ל | of Jahzeel | Num.26.48 |
| יַחְצְאֵ֥ל | Jahzeel | Gen.46.24 |
| Ασιήλ | Jahzeel | LXX.Gen.46.24 |
| Ασήλ | Jahzeel | LXX.Num.26.48 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24
- son of: Naphtali (נַפְתָּלִי)
- brother of: Guni (גּוּנִי), Jezer (יֵצֶר) and Shillem (שִׁלֵּם); also called Jahziel at 1Ch.7.13
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַחְצְאֵל, יַחְצִיאֵל proper name, masculine (God divideth, apportioneth) — son of Naphtali; ׳יַחְצְ Gen 46:24 (ᵐ5 Ασιηλ, ᵐ5L Ιασνηλ), Num 26:48 (Σαηλ, Ασιηλ) = ׳יַחֲצִי 1Chr 7:13 (Ιεισιηλ, ᵐ5L Ιασσιηλ).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:24 |
| Numbers | 26:48 |
| 1 Chronicles | 7:13 |
Profile
Male • Son of Naphtali • Son of Naphtali, grandson of Jacob, and a clan leader.
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Jahzeel (or Jahziel), son of Naphtali, was a grandson of Jacob and a clan leader.
- A man from the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24;
- referred to as Jahzeel יַחְצְאֵל, or Jahzeelite יַחְצְאֵלִי, or Jahziel יַחְצִיאֵל;
- son of Naphtali נַפְתָּלִי;
- a brother of Guni גּוּנִי, Jezer יֵצֶר and Shillem שִׁלֵּם.
Jahzeel, also known as Jahziel, was one of the sons of Naphtali and a grandson of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen. 46:24; 1Ch. 7:13). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt during the time of Joseph. In the census taken in the wilderness, Jahzeel is listed as one of the clans of Naphtali (Num. 26:48). The Jahzeelites, his descendants, are counted among the clans of Naphtali.
Apart from these mentions in the genealogies and census, no other details about Jahzeel's life or specific role are provided in the Bible. His inclusion in these lists highlights his place in the lineage of Naphtali and his status as a clan leader within the tribe. The variation in the spelling of his name (Jahzeel or Jahziel) occurs in different passages, but both refer to the same individual.
All entries for Jahzeel or Jahziel: יַחְצְאֵל ☩ יַחְצְאֵלִי ☩ יַחְצִיאֵל