Old Testament
Adiel
A name shared by three distinct men in the Old Testament, including a Simeonite leader and a priest.
The name Adiel appears in three contexts: a prince of the tribe of Simeon, a priest in Jerusalem after the exile, and the father of Azmaveth, an official under King David. These men serve as genealogical markers, illustrating the continuity of Israelite families across different eras of history. Their mentions highlight the preservation of tribal and priestly lineages within the biblical record.
In the text
- Verses
- 4
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 4:36
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 11:13
Where Adiel appears
4 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
- Eliashib15 versesThe High Priest who oversaw the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall and later compromised temple purity.
- Jeduthun13 versesA Levite musician and worship leader appointed by David to prophesy with the harp and praise the Lord.
- Hanun10 versesAn Ammonite king who insulted David's envoys, and a post-exilic returnee who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall.
- Ezer9 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a Horite chief and a Levite leader in Nehemiah's time.
- Harim8 versesA priestly family line serving in the temple and returning from the Babylonian exile.
- Uzzi8 versesA name shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, including a priest, a Levite, and a descendant of Issachar.
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