Ariel
Ariel refers to two lion-like men of Moab who were killed by Benaiah, one of David's mighty warriors.
The name Ariel means “altar; light or lion of God”
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Summary
A group of warriors living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 23:20; referred to as Ariel or "hero" (אֲרִיאֵל).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- אֲרִיאֵלAriel
Mentions
- And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion.
- And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion.