Asahel עֲשָׂהאֵל

Male H6214I 1 book

Levite in charge of tithes under Hezekiah

Biography

Asahel was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. As part of Hezekiah's reforms to restore proper worship, Asahel was appointed as one of the overseers in charge of distributing the tithes and dedicated things brought to the Temple. These contributions were used to support the priests and Levites serving in the Temple. Asahel's appointment suggests he was a trusted and responsible individual capable of handling these important duties.

In Scripture

1 biblical book

2 Chronicles 1 verse

2 Chronicles 31:13

"Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah the ruler of God’s house."

Names & Aliases

Form	Language	Script	Strong's
Named	Hebrew	עֲשָׂהאֵל	H6214I