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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יַעֲשִׂיאֵ֖ל | Jaasiel | 1Chr.27.21 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.21
- son of: Abner (אַבְנֵר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַעֲשִׂיאֵל
proper name, masculine 1. hero of David 1Chr 11:47, (Ι)εσσιηλ.
2. Benjamite ruler 1Chr 27:21, Ασειηρ, ᵐ5L Ιασσιηλ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 11:47 · 27:21 |
Profile
Male • Manasseh leader • Leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during David's reign.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Jaasiel, the son of Abner, was the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during King David's reign (1Ch.27.21).
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.21;
- only referred to as Jaasiel יַעֲשִׂיאֵל;
- a son of Abner אַבְנֵר.
Jaasiel, the son of Abner, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:21 as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during King David's reign. This passage lists the leaders of the tribes of Israel who served in David's administration, with each leader responsible for overseeing their tribe's affairs for one month out of the year.
As the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Jaasiel would have been responsible for managing the tribe's resources, organizing its military forces, and representing its interests before the king. The fact that he 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.
Jaasiel's inclusion in this list of tribal leaders demonstrates David's effective organization of his kingdom and his ability to delegate authority to capable individuals from various tribes. It also highlights the importance of the tribe of Manasseh within the kingdom of Israel.
No other information is given about Jaasiel's specific actions or achievements as a tribal leader. His mention in this context serves to illustrate the structure and administration of David's kingdom.
All entries for Jaasiel: יַעֲשִׂיאֵל
Related Profiles:
- Abner (father)