Azel אָצֵל
Descendant of Saul, had six sons
Who is Azel in the Bible?
Azel was a descendant of Saul, the first king of Israel, and is mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 8:37-38 and 9:43-44. He is noted for having six sons: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan, whose names appear in both parallel passages emphasizing the importance of preserving his family line. As a member of the tribe of Benjamin, Azel represented the continuation of Saul's lineage after the Babylonian exile, and his inclusion in Chronicles demonstrates how the biblical writer sought to preserve the genealogical records of significant Israelite families and affirm the continuity of God's people.
Biography
Azel is mentioned in 1Ch.8.37-38 and 1Ch.9.43-44 as a descendant of Saul, the first king of Israel. He is listed in the genealogy of Saul's family, which is given in two parallel passages in the book of Chronicles. Azel is described as having six sons: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. The repetition of his sons' names in both passages emphasizes the importance of family lines and the preservation of genealogical records. The inclusion of Azel and his sons in the genealogy of Saul suggests that they were significant figures within the tribe of Benjamin, to which Saul belonged. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to trace the lineage of important individuals and to demonstrate the continuity of the people of Israel, even after the exile.
Family
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Offspring
- Azrikam Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of Saul and Jonathan.View full profile →
- Bocheru Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Azel, a descendant of King SaulView full profile →
- Ishmael Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyDescendant of Benjamin through Saul's line.View full profile →
- Sheariah Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyBenjamite descendant, son of AzelView full profile →
- Obadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Hanan MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty warriors, son of Maacah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 4 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:37
"Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son."
- 1 Chronicles 8:38
"Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel."
- 1 Chronicles 9:43
"Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son."
- 1 Chronicles 9:44
"And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אָצֵל |