Adiel

Adiel (also called Azarel) was a priest who served in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.

The name Adiel means “the witness of the Lord”

MalePriestTribe of LeviExile and Return eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 9:12; referred to as Adiel (עֲדִיאֵל) or Azarel (עֲזַרְאֵל); a son of Jahzerah; father of Maasai.

Glossary entries

Adiel Azarel Azareel

Family members

Father: Jahzerah
Children: Maasai

Alternative names

עֲדִיאֵלAdiel
עֲזַרְאֵלAzarel

Mentions

1 Chronicles 9:12עֲדִיאֵל · Adiel
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;
Nehemiah 11:13עֲזַרְאֵל · Azarel
…and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;