Asiel עֲשִׂיאֵל

Male Tribe of Simeon H6221 1 book

Descendant of Simeon

Biography

Asiel is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon recorded in 1 Chronicles 4. He is listed among the descendants of Simeon, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The genealogy in this chapter provides a record of the clans and families within the tribe of Simeon, tracing their lineage from the time of Jacob to the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. Asiel's mention in this context suggests he was a significant figure within the Simeonite clan, although no specific details are provided about his life or role.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 4:35

    "Joel, Jehu the son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew עֲשִׂיאֵל H6221
Encyclopedia Article

Asiel

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

(2) A swift writer engaged by Ezra to transcribe the law (2 Esdras 14:24).

(3) An ancestor of Tobit (Tobit 1:1). Compare Jahzeel or Jahziel (Ge 46:24).

as'-i-fa (Codex Alexandrinus, Aseipha; Codex Vaticanus, Taseipha) = Hasupha (Ezr 2:43; Ne 7:46). The sons of Asipha (temple- servants) returned w