Asriel אַשְׂרִיאֵל
Son of Gilead, descendant of Manasseh
Biography
Asriel is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh recorded in 1 Chronicles 7. He is listed as a son of Gilead, who was a descendant of Manasseh through his Aramean concubine. This genealogy traces the lineage of Manasseh's descendants, focusing on the clans and families that emerged from his line. Asriel's mention in this context suggests he was a significant figure within the Gileadite clan, although no further details are provided about his life or role.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:14
"The sons of Manasseh: Asriel, whom his concubine the Aramitess bore. She bore Machir the father of Gilead."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַשְׂרִיאֵל | H0844H |
Asriel
="Bible:Num.26.31">Nu 26:31. According to 1Ch 7:14, Asriel was born to Manasseh by an Aramitess concubine. the King James Version has "Ashnel."
as (chamowr or chamor, compare Arabic chamar, apparently connected with Arabic root 'achmar, "red," but referred by some to root hamal, "to carry"; also, but less commonly, both in Hebrew and in Arabic, 'athon, Arabic 'at