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) |
|---|---|---|
| וַעֲזַרְאֵ֡ל | and Azarel | Neh.12.36 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36
- son of: Jonathan (יוֹנָתָן)
- brother of: Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה), Milalai (מִלֲלַי), Gilalai (גִּלֲלַי), Maai (מָעַי), Nethanel (נְתַנְאֵל), Judah (יְהוּדָה) and Hanani (חֲנָנִי)
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 • Returned priest • Priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Azarel was a priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's time (Neh 12:36).
- A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36;
- only referred to as Azarel עֲזַרְאֵל;
- son of Jonathan יוֹנָתָן;
- a brother of Zechariah זְכַרְיָה, Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה, Milalai מִלֲלַי, Gilalai גִּלֲלַי, Maai מָעַי, Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל, Judah יְהוּדָה and Hanani חֲנָנִי.
Azarel is mentioned in Nehemiah 12 as one of the priests who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. After the completion of the wall's reconstruction under Nehemiah's leadership, a great celebration was held to dedicate the wall and give thanks to God. The priests and Levites were divided into two groups, with one group walking on top of the wall in a procession of praise and thanksgiving. Azarel is listed among the priests who were part of this procession, along with other prominent figures such as Ezra the scribe. The dedication of the wall was a significant event, marking the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses and the renewal of the people's commitment to God.
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