Lexical Summary Yachaziel: Jahaziel Original Word: יַחֲזִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jahaziel, Jahziel From chazah and 'el; beheld of God; Jachaziel, the name of five Israelites -- Jahaziel, Jahziel. see HEBREW chazah see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chazah and el Definition "God sees," the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Jahaziel (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַחֲזִיאֵל proper name, masculine (El sees) — 1 Benjamite warrior of David 1 Chronicles 12:4. 2 priest of David 1 Chronicles 16:6. 3 a Levite 1 Chronicles 23:19; 1 Chronicles 24:23. 4 a Levite of the sons of Asaph2Chronicles 20:14. 5 ancestor of one of the families of the restoration Ezra 8:5. Topical Lexicon Name Significance The name יַחֲזִיאֵל (Jahaziel) joins the verb “to see” with the divine name, conveying the idea “God sees” or “God reveals.” In every biblical setting the bearers of this name serve as instruments through whom God either protects, directs, or preserves His people. Occurrences Six men bear the name, spanning the united monarchy, the divided kingdom, and the post-exilic restoration: Jahaziel the Benjamite Warrior (1 Chronicles 12:5) During David’s fugitive years a contingent from Saul’s own tribe defected to him at Ziklag. Among them was Jahaziel, “a Benjamite from among the mighty men.” His appearance underscores the unifying draw of the divinely anointed king. By siding with David he acknowledged God’s choice and helped pave the way for the kingdom’s eventual consolidation. Jahaziel the Trumpeting Priest (1 Chronicles 16:6) When the Ark was installed in Jerusalem, “Benaiah and Jahaziel were to sound the trumpets regularly before the Ark of the Covenant of God”. This Jahaziel, a priest, participated in the liturgical pattern David established: perpetual praise, musical excellence, and priestly intercession. His role illustrates the Levites’ calling to keep Israel’s worship centered on the Lord’s presence. Jahaziel the Hebronite Ancestral Leader (1 Chronicles 23:19; 24:23) Listed as the third son of Jeriah in the Hebronite line, this Jahaziel represents a clan within the Kohathite Levites. His placement in genealogies that regulate Temple duties shows how God wove individual families into a larger framework of ordered ministry. By the time of the chronicler these lists legitimized priestly service and guarded it from unauthorized encroachment. Jahaziel the Spirit-Anointed Prophet (2 Chronicles 20:14–17) When a vast coalition advanced against Judah, “the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel… a Levite of the sons of Asaph.” He declared to King Jehoshaphat and the assembly: “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (2 Chronicles 20:15) The prophecy promised deliverance without combat and directed the people to worship in advance of victory. Jahaziel’s message reaffirmed God’s covenant faithfulness and highlighted the prophetic dimension within the Levitical musician guilds. His words turned national panic into confident praise and remain a classic example of trusting the Lord in crisis. Jahaziel of the Returnees (Ezra 8:5) In the second wave of exiles returning with Ezra, Shecaniah son of Jahaziel mustered three hundred men from the family of Zattu. Though the elder Jahaziel himself is not present, his name anchors the group’s lineage in pre-exilic Israel, testifying to God’s preservation of families through exile and His restoration of worship in Jerusalem. Theological and Ministerial Themes Vision and Revelation: Whether in battle strategy or prophetic utterance, each Jahaziel stands at a moment when divine insight is needed. Worship and Service: Trumpeting before the Ark and singing under Asaph link the name to priestly and musical ministry. Continuity of Covenant People: Genealogical notices and post-exilic records show God safeguarding His servants’ lines across centuries. Faith over Fear: The prophetic Jahaziel embodies the call to rest in God’s sovereignty when circumstances appear overwhelming. Legacy within Scripture The sixfold appearance of Jahaziel traces a line from David’s formative years, through Temple organization, into national deliverance, and finally to restoration from exile. Across these stages God “who sees” raises up faithful men so that His purposes for Israel advance unhindered. Their quiet but crucial contributions encourage believers in every age to serve where placed, confident that the Lord both sees and reveals. Forms and Transliterations וְיַחֲזִיאֵ֖ל וְיַחֲזִיאֵ֡ל וְיַחֲזִיאֵל֙ ויחזיאל יַחֲזִיאֵ֑ל יַחֲזִיאֵל֙ יחזיאל veyachaziEl wə·ya·ḥă·zî·’êl wəyaḥăzî’êl ya·ḥă·zî·’êl yachaziEl yaḥăzî’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 12:5 HEB: וְיִרְמְיָ֤ה וְיַחֲזִיאֵל֙ וְי֣וֹחָנָ֔ן וְיוֹזָבָ֖ד INT: Jeremiah Jahaziel Jehohanan Josabad 1 Chronicles 16:6 1 Chronicles 23:19 1 Chronicles 24:23 2 Chronicles 20:14 Ezra 8:5 6 Occurrences |
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