Lexical Definition

‎עֲשִׂיאֵל‎ ʻĂsîyʼêl (as-ee-ale') Asiel ^N:N-M-P
from ‎עָשָׂה‎ and ‎אֵל‎; made of God

Asiel.

• § Asiel = "made by God"
• Asiel, an Israelite

1) a Simeonite and ancestor of Jehu

Extended Information

• A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.35
• father of: Seraiah (שְׂרָיָה)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎עֲשִׂיאֵל‎ proper name, masculine Simeonite 1Chr 4:35, Ασιηλ.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Father of Seraiah • Descendant of Simeon

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Asiel was a descendant of Simeon mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe (1 Chr 4:35).

• A man from the tribe of Simeon(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.35;
• only referred to as Asiel עֲשִׂיאֵל;
• father of Seraiah שְׂרָיָה.

Asiel is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon recorded in 1 Chronicles 4. He is listed among the descendants of Simeon, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The genealogy in this chapter provides a record of the clans and families within the tribe of Simeon, tracing their lineage from the time of Jacob to the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. Asiel's mention in this context suggests he was a significant figure within the Simeonite clan, although no specific details are provided about his life or role.

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Related Profiles:

• Seraiah (child)