Jaasiel יַעֲשִׂיאֵל
Leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during David's reign.
Who is Jaasiel in the Bible?
Jaasiel, the son of Abner, was the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during King David's reign, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:21. He appears in a list of tribal leaders who served in David's administration, each responsible for overseeing their tribe's affairs for one month of the year. As the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Jaasiel would have managed the tribe's resources, organized its military forces, and represented its interests before the king. His identity as the son of Abner, who was Saul's military commander, suggests a possible family connection to an important figure who eventually supported David. Though little is known about Jaasiel himself, his position reflects the administrative structure David established to govern the united tribes of Israel.
Biography
Jaasiel, the son of Abner, is mentioned in 1Ch.27.21 as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during King David's reign. This passage lists the leaders of the tribes of Israel who served in David's administration, with each leader responsible for overseeing their tribe's affairs for one month out of the year.
As the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Jaasiel would have been responsible for managing the tribe's resources, organizing its military forces, and representing its interests before the king. The fact that he is identified as the son of Abner suggests that he may have been related to Saul's military commander, Abner, who initially opposed David but later supported him (2Sa.3.6-21). However, the text does not provide any further details about this relationship or Jaasiel's background.
Jaasiel's inclusion in this list of tribal leaders demonstrates David's effective organization of his kingdom and his ability to delegate authority to capable individuals from various tribes. It also highlights the importance of the tribe of Manasseh within the kingdom of Israel.
No other information is given about Jaasiel's specific actions or achievements as a tribal leader. His mention in this context serves to illustrate the structure and administration of David's kingdom.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:21
"over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַעֲשִׂיאֵל |