Azriel is a name found in the Old Testament, meaning "God is my help" or "God's help." This name is associated with several individuals in the biblical narrative, each playing distinct roles within the context of Israel's history and religious life.

1. Azriel, Father of Jerimoth: Azriel is mentioned as the father of Jerimoth, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali. In 1 Chronicles 27:19, Jerimoth is listed among the officers who served King David, overseeing the tribe of Naphtali. The verse states: "Over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel; and with him were 24,000 men in his division." This reference highlights Azriel's connection to the tribal leadership during the united monarchy of Israel.

2. Azriel, Father of Seraiah: Another Azriel is noted as the father of Seraiah, an official during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. In Jeremiah 36:26, Seraiah is mentioned in the context of the king's attempt to arrest the prophet Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch: "And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to arrest Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them." This passage underscores the political tensions and the opposition faced by Jeremiah during his prophetic ministry.

3. Azriel, Father of Maasai: In 1 Chronicles 9:12, Azriel is identified as the father of Maasai, a priest who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The verse reads: "Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; and their fellow workers, who were able men, were 1,760." This reference places Azriel within the priestly lineage, contributing to the restoration of worship in the Second Temple period.

The name Azriel, with its meaning emphasizing divine assistance, reflects a common theme in the biblical narrative where individuals and communities rely on God's help and guidance. Each mention of Azriel in the Scriptures, though brief, connects to broader themes of leadership, faithfulness, and the unfolding of God's plan for His people.Azriel

same as Asriel

Azriel

(whom God helps).

1. The head of a house of the half tribe of Manasseh beyond Jordan, a man of renown. (1 Chronicles 5:24) (B.C. 741.)
2. A Naphtalite, ancestor of Jerimoth, the head of the tribe at the time of David's census. (1 Chronicles 27:19) (B.C. 1015.)
3. The father of Seraiah, an officer of Jehoiakim. (Jeremiah 36:26) (B.C. 605.)

AZRIEL

az'-ri-el (`azri'el, "God's help"):

(1) One of the leading men of the half-tribe of Manasseh, East of the Jordan, who with others of his tribe was carried captive by the king of Assyria (1 Chronicles 5:24).

(2) The father of Jerimoth of the tribe of Naphtali in the reign of King David (1 Chronicles 27:19).

(3) The father of Seraiah, one of the officers sent by Jehoiakim to arrest Jeremiah and Baruch (Jeremiah 36:26).

5837. Azriel -- "my help is God," three Israelites
... Azriel. 5838 . "my help is God," three Israelites. Transliteration: Azriel Phonetic
Spelling: (az-ree-ale') Short Definition: Azriel. ... NASB Word Usage Azriel (3 ...
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The Writing of an Ancient Book
... He also ordered Jerahmeel, his son, and Seraiah, the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah,
the son of Abdeel, to seize Baruch, the scribe, and Jeremiah, the prophet ...
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Azriel (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia AZRIEL. az'-ri-el (`azri'el ... 36:26).
Multi-Version Concordance Azriel (3 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 5 ...
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Az'ri-el (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 5:24 These were the heads of their fathers' houses: even Epher, and
Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty ...
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Az'riel (1 Occurrence)
Az'riel. Azriel, Az'riel. Az'ri-el . ... 1 Chronicles 27:19 of Zebulun, Ishmaiah
the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel: (See RSV). ...
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Shelemiah (10 Occurrences)
... that the order of names in this passage-Sharai, Azarel, and Shelemiah-is almost
identical with the names in Jeremiah 36:26, namely, Seraiah, Azriel, Shelemiah. ...
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Seraiah (18 Occurrences)
... Meraiah. (7) Son of Azriel, one of those whom Jehoiakim commanded to imprison
Jeremiah and Baruch, the son of Neriah (Jeremiah 36:26). ...
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Obadi'ah (16 Occurrences)
... RSV). 1 Chronicles 27:19 of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; of Naphtali,
Jerimoth the son of Azriel; (See RSV). 2 Chronicles ...
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Jah'di-el (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 5:24 And these were the heads of their fathers' houses: Epher, and
Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty ...
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Jerahmeel (9 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 36:26 The king commanded Jerahmeel the king's son, and Seraiah the son
of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and ...
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Jerimoth (10 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 27:19 Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali,
Jerimoth the son of Azriel: (KJV JPS BBE DBY WBS YLT NIV). ...
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Jishmaiah (2 Occurrences)
... Gederathite. (DBY). 1 Chronicles 27:19 for Zebulun, Jishmaiah the son of
Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel; (DBY). ...
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