Lexical Definition

‎יַעֲשִׂיאֵל‎ Yaʻăsîyʼêl (yah-as-ee-ale') Jaasiel ^N:N-M-P
from ‎עָשָׂה‎ and ‎אֵל‎; made of God

Jaasiel, Jasiel.

• § Jasiel or Jaasiel = "God is maker"
• Jaasiel, an Israelite

1) one of David's mighty warriors
2) a son of Abner and a chief of Benjamin

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.47

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎יַעֲשִׂיאֵל‎

proper name, masculine 1. hero of David 1Chr 11:47, (Ι)εσσιηλ.

2. Benjamite ruler 1Chr 27:21, Ασειηρ, ᵐ5^L Ιασσιηλ.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

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Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty warriors, the son of Abner.

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jaasiel, the son of Abner, was one of David's mighty warriors (1Ch.11.47).

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.47;
• only referred to as Jaasiel יַעֲשִׂיאֵל.

Jaasiel, the son of Abner, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:47 as one of David's mighty warriors. He is listed among the warriors who came to David at Ziklag and helped him in his battles against the raiders (1Ch.12.1-7).

The fact that Jaasiel is identified as the son of Abner suggests that he may have been related to Saul's military commander, Abner, who initially opposed David but later supported him (2Sa.3.6-21). However, the text does not provide any further details about this relationship or Jaasiel's background.

As one of David's mighty warriors, Jaasiel would have been known for his bravery, skill in battle, and loyalty to the king. These warriors played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom against various enemies.

No other information is given about Jaasiel's specific exploits or his role in David's army. His inclusion in this list highlights the diverse group of warriors who supported David and contributed to his success as a military leader and king.

All entries for Jaasiel: יַעֲשִׂיאֵל