Lexical Definition
עֲדִיאֵל ʻĂdîyʼêl (ad-ee-ale') Adiel N:N-M-P
from עֲדִי and אֵל; ornament of God
Adiel.
- § Adiel = "ornament of God"
- Adiel, the name of three Israelites
1) a prince of the Simeon of the family of Shimei in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah
2) a priest, ancestor of Maasiai
3) ancestor of Azmaveth, the treasurer of David
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עֲדִיאֵ֧ל | Adiel | 1Chr.9.12 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.12
- son of: Jahzerah (יַחְזֵרָה)
- father of: Maasai (מַעֲשַׂי); also called Azarel (KJV: Azareel) at Neh.11.13
- Also named: a.zar.el (עֲזַרְאֵל "Azarel" עֲזַרְאֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֲדִיאֵל proper name, masculine (an ornament is El; compare Sabean proper name עדאל Hal51 Hal2); —
1. a Simeonite 1Chr 4:36, ᵐ5A Εδιηλ, ᵐ5L Αδαηλ.
2. a priest 1Chr 4:36, ᵐ5 Αδιηλ.
3. father of officer, David's time 1Chr 27:25, ᵐ5 Ωδιηλ — compare GrayProp, N. 225, 231.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:36 · 27:25 |
Profile
Male • Returned priest • A priest in Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time
Priest living at the time of Exile and Return
Adiel (also called Azarel) was a priest who served in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah (1Ch.9.12; Neh.11.13).
- A priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.12;
- referred to as Adiel עֲדִיאֵל, or Azarel (KJV= Azareel) עֲזַרְאֵל;
- a son of Jahzerah יַחְזֵרָה;
- father of Maasai מַעֲשַׂי.
Adiel, also known as Azarel, was a priest who lived in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period, as recorded in the books of 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah (1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 11:13). He was a descendant of Immer, one of the priestly families that returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
In the context of 1 Chronicles 9 and Nehemiah 11, Adiel is mentioned among the priests who settled in Jerusalem and served in the temple. These chapters provide lists of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, including the priests and Levites who were responsible for the spiritual leadership of the community.
As a priest, Adiel would have been involved in the various duties associated with temple service, such as offering sacrifices, teaching the law, and maintaining the sacred space. His presence in Jerusalem during this time indicates his commitment to the restoration of the city and the re-establishment of the temple cult.
The variation in Adiel's name between 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah (Azarel in Nehemiah) is not uncommon in biblical genealogies and may be due to differences in spelling, pronunciation, or the use of alternative names for the same individual.
No additional information is provided about Adiel's personal life, his family, or any specific events or challenges he may have faced as a priest in post-exilic Jerusalem. His mention in the lists of priests serves to document the continuity of the priestly lineage and the importance of their role in the spiritual life of the community.
All entries for Adiel or Azarel: עֲדִיאֵל ☩ עֲזַרְאֵל