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Jahzeel

יַחְצְאֵל/JAH-zee-el/

“God divides or allots”

Summary

The firstborn son of Naphtali and founder of the family of the Jahzeelites.

☩Identity

Jahzeel was the first named of the sons of Naphtali (Genesis 46:24). His descendants are called Jahzeelites (Numbers 26:48). In 1 Chronicles 7:13, the name appears in the variant form Jahziel. He accompanied Jacob's family to Egypt around 1856 BC and became the founder of one of the principal clans of Naphtali.

Key verses:Genesis 46:24Numbers 26:48

Related Verses3 mentions

Genesis· 1 verse

46:24

Numbers· 1 verse

26:48

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

7:13

See Also

Jahziel
Jahziel

References

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