Old Testament
Azriel
A name shared by three distinct men mentioned in the genealogies and the history of Judah.
The name Azriel appears in three separate contexts in the Old Testament. It identifies a head of a family in the tribe of Manasseh, a leader of the tribe of Naphtali during David's reign, and an official under King Jehoiakim tasked with arresting Baruch and Jeremiah. These figures represent the diverse roles of tribal leaders and royal officials throughout Israelite history.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 5:24
- Last appears
- Jeremiah 36:26
Where Azriel appears
3 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Nethaniah20 versesA royal descendant of David and father of Ishmael, the assassin of Gedaliah the governor.
- Jonadab16 versesA shrewd nephew of David who advised Amnon and the patriarch of the faithful Rechabite clan.
- Immer10 versesA priestly family head whose descendants served in the temple during the post-exilic period.
- Neriah10 versesThe father of Baruch and Seraiah, known for his family's faithful service to the prophet Jeremiah.
- Hanan9 versesA name shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, including a Benjamite, a temple official, and a priest.
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
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