Lexical Summary Yaaziel: Yaaziel Original Word: יַעֲזִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jaaziel From ya'az and 'el; emboldened of God; Jaaziel, an Israelite -- Jaaziel. see HEBREW ya'az see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azaz and el Definition a Levite NASB Translation Jaaziel (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs (וְ)יַעֲזִיאֵל proper name, masculine Οζειηλ, Levite name 1 Chronicles 15:18 = (וַ)עֲזִיאֵל 1 Chronicles 15:20, both probably error for עֻזִּיאֵל GrayProp. N. 210, 224, 307, 309. Topical Lexicon Identity and Setting Jaaziel appears only once in the Old Testament (1 Chronicles 15:18), where he is listed among Levites chosen by King David for the great procession that brought the Ark of the Covenant from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem. The verse notes that he stood in “the second rank,” immediately following the three chief musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan. Historical Significance The procession recorded in 1 Chronicles 15 was David’s corrective response to the earlier, ill-fated attempt to move the Ark (1 Chronicles 13). Recognizing that “no one but the Levites may carry the ark of God” (1 Chronicles 15:2), David gathered representatives from the three Levitical clans. Jaaziel’s name among them demonstrates the breadth of participation required for this momentous event: a carefully ordered, God-centered pageant marking Jerusalem as Israel’s worship center. Ministry Function Verse 20 clarifies that Jaaziel and his associates were “to play harps according to Alamoth.” The term likely indicates a high register, suggesting either lighter-toned instruments or higher voices. Jaaziel therefore served in a specialized musical ensemble that added melodic richness while accompanying the Ark. The same verse calls these men “gatekeepers,” implying that alongside their musical role they guarded the sacred space—an early example of combining worship leadership with stewardship. Contribution to Davidic Worship Structure David later formalized Levitical music into twenty-four divisions (1 Chronicles 25). The inclusion of assistants like Jaaziel in the earlier procession laid the pattern for that structure: principal leaders surrounded by skilled, consecrated colleagues. His assignment foreshadows the Temple choirs and orchestras that would continue through Solomon’s reign and beyond (2 Chronicles 5:12–14; Ezra 3:10–11). Theological Themes Highlighted 1. Ordered Worship: Jaaziel’s placement in a “second rank” underscores that God values order (1 Corinthians 14:40) and assigns differing yet complementary roles. Lessons for Contemporary Worship • Faithful “second-rank” servants are as essential as prominent leaders; Scripture records both. Legacy Although mentioned only once, Jaaziel represents countless unnamed men and women whose obedient, Spirit-empowered service upholds the worship of God’s people. His brief appearance affirms that every role in God’s house—seen or unseen, first rank or second—matters to the Lord and contributes to the unfolding account of redemption. Forms and Transliterations וְיַֽעֲזִיאֵ֡ל ויעזיאל veyaaziEl wə·ya·‘ă·zî·’êl wəya‘ăzî’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 15:18 HEB: זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ בֵּ֡ן וְיַֽעֲזִיאֵ֡ל וּשְׁמִֽירָמ֡וֹת וִיחִיאֵ֣ל ׀ NAS: Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, KJV: Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, INT: Zechariah Ben Jaaziel Shemiramoth Jehiel 1 Occurrence |
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