Lexical Definition
צוּרִיאֵל Tsûwrîyʼêl (tsoo-ree-ale') Zuriel N:N-M-P
from צוּר and אֵל; rock of God
Zuriel.
- § Zuriel = "my rock is God"
- Tsuriel, an Israelite
1) son of Abihail and chief of the Merarite Levites at the time of the exodus
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| צוּרִיאֵ֖ל | Zuriel | Num.3.35 |
| Σουριήλ | Zuriel | LXX.Num.3.35 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.3.35
- son of: Abihail (אֲבִיהַיִל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
צוּרִיאֵל proper name, masculine (my rock is El); — a Levite Num 3:35, Σουριηλ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 3:35 |
Profile
Male • Son of Abihail • Leader of the Merarite Levites
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Zuriel was the leader of the Merarite Levites during the wilderness wanderings.
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.3.35;
- only referred to as Zuriel צוּרִיאֵל;
- a son of Abihail אֲבִיהַיִל.
Zuriel Zuriel was the son of Abihail and the leader of the Merarite clan of Levites during the time of Moses (Numbers 3:35). The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for transporting and setting up the framework, pillars, and bases of the tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.
All entries for Zuriel: צוּרִיאֵל
Related Profiles:
- Abihail (father)