Lexical Definition
עַזְמָוֶת ʻAzmâveth (az-maw'-veth) Azmaveth N:N-M-P
from עַז and מָוֶת; strong one of death
Azmaveth. See also בֵּית עַזְמָוֶת.
- § Azmaveth = "strong unto death"
- Azmaveth, the name of three Israelites and of a place in Palestine
n pr m
1) one of David's mighty warriors
2) a descendant of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of king Saul
3) a Benjamite, father of Jeziel and Pelet who were two of David's men who joined him at Ziklag
4) overseer of the royal treasures in the reign of David
n pr loc
5) a place in Benjamin; also 'Beth-azmeveth'
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עַזְמָ֑וֶת | Azmaveth | 1Chr.12.3 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3
- father of: Jeziel (יְזַוְאֵל), Pelet (פֶּלֶט)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. עַזְמָ֫וֶת proper name, masculine A ᵐ5L usually Αζμωθ, Ασμωθ:
1. a. one of David's heroes 2Sam 23:31; 1Chr 11:33, B Ασβωθ.
b. father of two of David's men 1Chr 12:3.
c. officer of David 1Chr 27:25.
2. Benjamite name 1Chr 8:36; 1Chr 9:42, B Σαλμω, Γαβαωθ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:31 |
| 1 Chronicles | 8:36 · 9:42 · 11:33 · 12:3 · 27:25 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Azmaveth, a Benjamite warrior, was one of the men who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from Saul (1 Chr 12:3).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3;
- only referred to as Azmaveth עַזְמָוֶת;
- father of Jeziel יְזַוְאֵל, Pelet פֶּלֶט.
Azmaveth is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:3 as the father of two of the Benjamite warriors, Jeziel and Pelet, who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. The fact that Azmaveth's sons were among David's supporters suggests that they had chosen to align themselves with David, even though their family was closely associated with Saul. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to trace the lineage of important individuals and to demonstrate the continuity of the people of Israel, even during times of political transition. when he was fleeing from King Saul. During this time, David had taken refuge among the Philistines, and a group of warriors from various tribes of Israel came to support him. Azmaveth, along with other skilled archers and slingers from the tribe of Benjamin, pledged their allegiance to David and fought alongside him. The fact that these warriors were willing to leave their homes and families to support David demonstrates their belief in his leadership and their commitment to his cause. The support of these warriors was crucial to David's eventual success in establishing his kingdom and uniting the tribes of Israel under his rule.
All entries for Azmaveth: עַזְמָוֶת