Adiel
עֲדִיאֵל/AY-dee-el/
“Ornament of God”
Summary
The name of three men in the Old Testament, including a Simeonite prince and a priestly ancestor.
☩Biblical Figures
Three men bear this name: (1) A prince of the tribe of Simeon whose family expanded into new territory during Hezekiah's reign. (2) A priest, father of Maasai, who lived in Jerusalem after the exile. (3) The father of Azmaveth, who was over David's treasuries.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:361 Chronicles 9:121 Chronicles 27:25
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Adiel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Adiel," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).