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

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.22
• son of: Jeroham (יְרֹחָם)

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

Profile

Male • Manasseh leader • Leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh under David

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azarel son of Jeroham was the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during David's reign (1 Chr 27:22).

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.22;
• only referred to as Azarel עֲזַרְאֵל;
• a son of Jeroham יְרֹחָם.

Azarel son of Jeroham is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27 as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the reign of King David. The chapter lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes in various administrative and military matters. Azarel's position as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh suggests that he was a prominent figure within his tribe and had the trust of King David. The half-tribe of Manasseh settled on the east side of the Jordan River and played a significant role in the defense of Israel's borders. As the leader, Azarel would have been responsible for organizing and commanding the warriors of his tribe, as well as representing their interests before the king.

All entries for Azarel: עֲזַרְאֵל

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• Jeroham (father)