Lexical Summary Chaziel: Chaziel Original Word: חֲזִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Haziel From chazah and 'el; seen of God; Chaziel, a Levite -- Haziel. see HEBREW chazah see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chazah and el Definition "vision of God," a Levite NASB Translation Haziel (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲזִיאֵל proper name, masculine (vision of El) Levite of the line of Gershon, of the time of Solomon 1 Chronicles 23:9. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence 1 Chronicles 23:9 records Haziel among “the sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all”. This single mention places him within the census and reorganization of the Levites conducted by King David in preparation for Solomon’s Temple service (1 Chronicles 23:1–6). Historical Background The chapter’s setting is the closing period of David’s reign, when the king, guided by divine revelation (1 Chronicles 28:11–13), restructures the Levitical orders. Gershom, the eldest son of Levi, had long been associated with the transport and care of the sacred furnishings (Numbers 3:25–26). Haziel, a descendant of Gershom through Shimei, thus belonged to a lineage charged with ministry at the very heart of Israel’s worship. Levitical Service Although the verse does not list Haziel’s specific duties, the surrounding context clarifies the functions assigned to his clan (1 Chronicles 23:24–32): Haziel would therefore have shared in the daily rhythm of sacrifices, music, and guardianship of holy things—an unsung yet indispensable role that enabled Israel’s public worship to flourish. Theological Insights The name “Haziel” conveys the idea of “vision of God,” hinting at the Levite’s vocation to stand in proximity to the divine presence and mediate that vision to the nation. His inclusion in Scripture, though brief, underscores several theological themes: Practical Reflections Haziel’s quiet place in the narrative reminds modern readers that God records every act of devotion, however hidden (Malachi 3:16). The Levite’s heritage calls Christians to revere the gathered worship of the church, to labor faithfully in their assigned tasks, and to pursue a “vision of God” through reverent service, confident that such ministry, though often unnoticed, advances the glory of the Lord among His people. Forms and Transliterations וַחֲזִיאֵ֛ל וחזיאל vachaziEl wa·ḥă·zî·’êl waḥăzî’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 23:9 HEB: (שְׁלֹומִ֧ית ק) וַחֲזִיאֵ֛ל וְהָרָ֖ן שְׁלֹשָׁ֑ה NAS: [were] Shelomoth and Haziel and Haran, KJV: Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, INT: of Shimei Shelomith and Haziel and Haran three 1 Occurrence |
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