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'

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.25
• son of: Adiel (עֲדִיאֵל)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. ‎עַזְמָ֫וֶת‎ proper name, masculine A ᵐ5^L 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

Profile

Male • Son of Adiel • Overseer of royal treasuries under King David

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of King David's treasuries (1 Chr 27:25).

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.25;
• only referred to as Azmaveth עַזְמָוֶת;
• a son of Adiel עֲדִיאֵל.

Azmaveth, the son of Adiel, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:25 as the overseer of King David's treasuries. This chapter lists the various officials and administrators who served in David's government, and Azmaveth is identified as the one responsible for managing the royal treasuries. This position would have involved overseeing the collection, storage, and distribution of the wealth and resources of the kingdom. The fact that Azmaveth was entrusted with this important role indicates that he was a trusted and capable individual who had earned the confidence of King David. The effective management of the royal treasuries was crucial for the stability and prosperity of the kingdom, and Azmaveth's appointment to this position highlights the importance of wise financial administration in the reign of King David.

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• Adiel (father)