Azel Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Azel, a descendant of Saul, had six sons: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan (1Ch.8.37, 38; 9:43, 44).
son of Eleasah (1CH 8:37)
Lineage: Aphiah › Bechorath › Zeror › Abiel › Kish › Saul › Jonathan › Mephibosheth › Micah › Ahaz › Jarah › Zimri › Moza › Binea › Azel
Names
- en Azel
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en
Azel
· Also called · H682 none · 1CH 8:37 noble
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he
אָצֵל
atsel · H682 · 1CH 8:37 noble
- he אָצֵל · H0682A
- el Εσηλ Esēl · none · 1CH 8:37
- bg Ацел
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 920 BC – 745 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Mephibosheth · 1060 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 920 BC – 745 BC |
| Jonathan · 1094 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 934 BC – 734 BC |
Siblings (1)
Azel Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Azel is mentioned in 1Ch 8:37-38 and 1Ch 9:43-44 as a descendant of Saul, the first king of Israel. He is listed in the genealogy of Saul's family, which is given in two parallel passages in the book of Chronicles. Azel is described as having six sons: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. The repetition of his sons' names in both passages emphasizes the importance of family lines and the preservation of genealogical records. The inclusion of Azel and his sons in the genealogy of Saul suggests that they were significant figures within the tribe of Benjamin, to which Saul belonged. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to trace the lineage of important individuals and to demonstrate the continuity of the people of Israel, even after the exile.
Azel Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Noble, a descendant of king Saul (1 Chr. 8:37; 9:43, 44).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Azel_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Azel@1Ch.8.37-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, azel_551)