Lexical Definition
עֲזַרְאֵל ʻĂzarʼêl (az-ar-ale') Azarel N:N-M-P
from עָזַר and אֵל; God has helped
Azarael, Azareel.
- § Azarael or Azareel = "God has helped"
- Azarel, the name of five Israelites
1) a Korhite warrior of David who joined him at Ziklag
2) a Levite musician of the family of Heman in the time of David
3) a Danite, son of Jeroham and a prince of the tribe at the census of David
4) one of the sons of Bani who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
5) a priest, ancestor of Maasiai or Amashai, a priest in Jerusalem after the return from exile
6) a priest and musician in the time of Nehemiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַעֲזַרְאֵ֧ל | and Azarel | 1Chr.12.6 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.6
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֲזַרְאֵל proper name, masculine (El hath helped); — Οζρειηλ, Εζριηλ, etc.;
1. warrior of David 1Chr 12:7* (van d. H. v.1Chr 12:6*).
2. Levite musician 1Chr 25:18 (= עֻזִּיאֵל v1Chr 25:4), B Αζαρια, A Εζριηλ.
3. a Danite 1Chr 27:22, Αζαραηλ, Εζριηλ.
4. one with foreign wife Ezra 10:41.
5. priestly name:
a. Neh 11:13.
b. Neh 12:36.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 12:6* · 12:7* · 25:4 · 25:18 · 27:22 |
| Ezra | 10:41 |
| Nehemiah | 11:13 · 12:36 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of the Danite warriors who joined David at Ziklag
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Azarel was one of the Danite warriors who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr 12:6).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.6;
- only referred to as Azarel עֲזַרְאֵל.
Azarel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12 as one of the Danite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. The chapter lists the various groups of warriors from different tribes who allied themselves with David during this time, recognizing him as the future king of Israel. Azarel is specifically named among the Danites, along with Joezer, who are described as "captains of the army." The Danites were known for their military prowess, and their support would have been valuable to David as he sought to establish his kingdom. Azarel's presence in this list highlights the growing support for David among the tribes of Israel, even during his time of exile and conflict with Saul.
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