Old Testament
Azel
A descendant of King Saul and a member of the tribe of Benjamin listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.
Azel is identified in the genealogical records of Benjamin as a son of Eleasah and a descendant of King Saul. His inclusion in the lists of 1 Chronicles 8 and 9 serves to preserve the lineage of the house of Saul following the exile. He represents the continuity of the Benjaminite line within the restored community of Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 4
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 8:37
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 9:44
Where Azel appears
4 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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