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Asiel

עֲשִׂיאֵל/AS-ee-el/

“God has made”

Summary

An ancestor of Jehu, a prince of the tribe of Simeon during Hezekiah's reign.

☩Simeonite Ancestor

Asiel is mentioned in the genealogy of Simeonite princes who expanded their territory during King Hezekiah's time. He was a great-great-grandfather of Jehu, one of the leaders who led his clan to seize new grazing lands from the remnant of the Amalekites.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:35

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

4:35

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Asiel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Asiel," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).