Lexical Summary Yachtsiel: Jahziel or Jachzeel Original Word: יַחְצִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jahziel From chatsah and 'el; allotted of God; Jachtsiel, an Israelite -- Jahziel. Compare Yachts'el. see HEBREW chatsah see HEBREW 'el see HEBREW Yachts'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as Yachtseel, q.v. NASB Translation Jahziel (1). Topical Lexicon Name Significance and CharacterYachtziel is one of the four sons of Naphtali listed in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 7:13. His name—affirming that God Himself allots or portions—encapsulates a foundational biblical truth: personal identity and inheritance come from the Lord’s sovereign distribution rather than human effort or accident (Psalm 16:5-6; James 1:17). Placement in the Tribe of Naphtali Yachtziel stands at the head of the Naphtalite genealogy. Parallel passages record the same ancestor under a slightly different spelling (Genesis 46:24; Numbers 26:48), confirming that Chronicles, Moses, and the later census all point to one historical individual. The clan that descended from him is termed “the Jahzeelites” (Numbers 26:48), indicating that by the time Israel camped on the plains of Moab an extended family group traced its lineage to Yachtziel, giving the tribe both numerical strength and internal organization. Historical Setting 1 Chronicles 7 organizes Jacob’s descendants long after the conquest of Canaan, compiling records preserved by the northern tribes. Yachtziel’s appearance there underlines two facts: 1. The chronicler’s access to early Naphtalite archives despite the tribe’s distance from Jerusalem. Participation in the Exodus and Conquest When Israel left Egypt, Yachtziel’s clan would have marched under Naphtali’s standard (Numbers 2:29-31). Forty years later the census taken on the border of Canaan numbered 45,400 fighting men from Naphtali (Numbers 26:50). Though Scripture does not single out the Jahzeelites during battle, their contribution lay in the collective obedience that enabled Israel to receive the land promised to Abraham. The Inheritance of Galilee Naphtali’s tribal allotment stretched from the Sea of Galilee to the northern highlands (Joshua 19:32-39). Centuries later this territory, often called “Galilee of the Gentiles,” became the early scene of Jesus’ ministry: “The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light” (Matthew 4:15-16, citing Isaiah 9:1-2). Thus the district once shaped by Yachtziel’s descendants was honored to witness the incarnate Son proclaiming the kingdom, illustrating how seemingly obscure genealogical links fit into God’s redemptive storyline. Spiritual and Prophetic Insights 1. Divine Portioning: Yachtziel’s name reinforces that God alone assigns gifts, territory, and calling (Deuteronomy 32:8-9). Believers may therefore labor without striving for self-made status, trusting the Father who “sets the members in the body, each one of them, as He desired” (1 Corinthians 12:18). 2. Individual Known, Community Blessed: Although Scripture records nothing else about Yachtziel, his inclusion proves that every believer, however unnoticed by history, has a role in the unfolding plan of God (Hebrews 6:10). 3. Continuity of Promise: From Jacob entering Egypt to Christ walking by the Sea of Galilee, Yachtziel’s lineage illustrates the unbroken thread of covenant promise culminating in the Messiah (Luke 1:54-55). Ministry Application • Genealogies deserve attention in preaching and teaching because they underscore God’s meticulous providence and highlight His concern for families, a vital encouragement to modern households and congregations. • Leaders can draw on Yachtziel’s example to affirm overlooked saints; the Spirit records ordinary names to show that hidden faithfulness sustains the visible advance of the kingdom. • Mission workers in modern Galilee and the wider Middle East may view Yachtziel’s account as a reminder that God has long prepared the ground they till today. Key References Matthew 4:15-16 (fulfilling Isaiah 9:1-2) Each passage, taken together, traces the arc from patriarchal promise to Messianic fulfillment—an arc in which Yachtziel, though mentioned only once by name in Chronicles, plays an indispensable ancestral part. Forms and Transliterations יַחֲצִיאֵ֧ל יחציאל ya·ḥă·ṣî·’êl yachatziEl yaḥăṣî’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:13 HEB: בְּנֵ֣י נַפְתָּלִ֗י יַחֲצִיאֵ֧ל וְגוּנִ֛י וְיֵ֥צֶר NAS: of Naphtali [were] Jahziel, Guni, KJV: of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, INT: the sons of Naphtali Jahziel Guni Jezer 1 Occurrence |
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