Adiel עֲדִיאֵל
Simeonite leader during the reign of Hezekiah
Who is Adiel in the Bible?
Adiel was a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:36. He led a group of Simeonites who attacked the Hamites and Meunites in the valley of Gedor, defeated them completely, and settled in their lands because the region offered abundant pasture for their flocks. This military campaign and territorial expansion occurred during Hezekiah's reign, a period marked by religious reform and the strengthening of Judah's kingdom. Adiel's role exemplifies how the tribe of Simeon participated in the territorial consolidation and prosperity of Israel during this godly king's rule.
Biography
Adiel is mentioned in 1Ch.4.36 as one of the leaders of the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He is listed among the Simeonites who attacked the Hamites and Meunites in the valley of Gedor, east of Gerar.
The Simeonites, led by Adiel and others, defeated the Hamites and Meunites, who had been living in the area. They completely destroyed them and settled in their lands because there was abundant pasture for their flocks (1Ch.4.39-41).
This event took place during the reign of Hezekiah, a godly king who initiated religious reforms in Judah (2 Chronicles 29-31). The Simeonites' victory and settlement in the new territory may have been a result of Hezekiah's efforts to strengthen and expand his kingdom.
Apart from this brief account, no other details are provided about Adiel's life, family, or role within the tribe of Simeon. His mention in the narrative highlights the military success and territorial expansion of the Simeonites during Hezekiah's reign.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:36
"Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲדִיאֵל |