Topical Encyclopedia Az'riel is a name found in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "God is my help" or "God's help." This name is associated with several individuals in the biblical narrative, each playing distinct roles within the context of Israel's history and religious life.1. Az'riel, the Father of Jerimoth: Az'riel is mentioned as the father of Jerimoth, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali. In 1 Chronicles 27:19, Jerimoth is listed among the officers who served King David, overseeing the affairs of the tribe of Naphtali. The text states: "Over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel." This reference highlights Az'riel's connection to the tribal leadership during the united monarchy of Israel under David. 2. Az'riel, the Father of Seraiah: Another Az'riel is noted as the father of Seraiah, who served as an official during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. In Jeremiah 36:26, Seraiah is mentioned in the context of the king's attempt to arrest the prophet Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch: "And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to arrest Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them." This passage illustrates the political tensions and the opposition faced by Jeremiah during his prophetic ministry. 3. Az'riel, a Leader of the Tribe of Manasseh: In 1 Chronicles 5:24, Az'riel is identified as one of the leaders of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead. The verse reads: "These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families." This Az'riel is recognized as a man of valor and a prominent figure within his tribe, contributing to the military and social leadership of the Transjordanian tribes. The name Az'riel, with its theophoric element "El" (God), reflects the deep-seated belief in divine assistance and providence that permeates the Hebrew Scriptures. Each mention of Az'riel in the Bible underscores the diverse roles individuals played in the unfolding narrative of Israel's history, from tribal leadership to involvement in the political and religious dynamics of the nation. Concordance Az'riel (1 Occurrence)1 Chronicles 27:19 Thesaurus Az'riel (1 Occurrence)Az'riel. Azriel, Az'riel. Az'ri-el . Multi-Version Concordance Az'riel (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 27:19 of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the ... /a/az'riel.htm - 6k Azriel (3 Occurrences) Az'ri-el (2 Occurrences) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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