Azmaveth

Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of King David's treasuries.

The name Azmaveth means “strong death; a he-goat”

MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 27:25; only referred to as Azmaveth (עַזְמָ֫וֶת); a son of Adiel.

Glossary entries

Azmaveth (Person)

Family members

Father

Adiel

Alternative names

Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Azmaveth without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.
  2. 1 Chronicles 27:31Referred to, not named
    Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.