Azriel

Azriel was one of the officials sent by King Jehoiakim to arrest the prophet Jeremiah.

MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jeremiah 36:26; only referred to as Azriel (עַזְרִיאֵל); father of Seraiah.

Glossary entries

Family members

Children: Seraiah

Alternative names

עַזְרִיאֵלAzriel

Mentions

Jeremiah 36:26
Instead, the king commanded Jerahmeel, a son of the king, as well as Seraiah son of Azriel and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them.