Lexical Summary Yaasiel: Jaasiel Original Word: יַעֲשִׂיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jaasiel, Jasiel From asah and 'el; made of God; Jaasiel, an Israelite -- Jaasiel, Jasiel. see HEBREW asah see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom asah and el Definition "made by God," two Isr. NASB Translation Jaasiel (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַעֲשִׂיאֵל proper name, masculine 1. hero of David 1 Chronicles 11:47, (Ι)εσσιηλ. 2 Benjamite ruler 1 Chronicles 27:21, Ασειηρ, ᵐ5L Ιασσιηλ. Topical Lexicon Biblical References 1 Chronicles 11:47; 1 Chronicles 27:21 Jaasiel the Mezobaite: A Mighty Man of Valor Within the closing lines of the catalogue of David’s “mighty men” (1 Chronicles 11:10-47), “Jaasiel the Mezobaite” stands shoulder-to-shoulder with warriors whose exploits stabilized David’s throne. Though Scripture preserves no personal deeds for Jaasiel, his placement among these elite fighters implies distinguished courage and unswerving loyalty during the turbulent rise of David’s kingdom. The term “Mezobaite” probably links him to the city of Mezobah in Benjaminite territory, underscoring how men from Jonathan’s and Saul’s tribe rallied to David once it became clear the Lord had chosen him (1 Chronicles 12:1-2, 16-18). Jaasiel thus embodies the reconciliation of Judah and Benjamin under the anointed king, prefiguring the unity God ultimately intends for all His people. Jaasiel son of Abner: Overseer of the Tribe of Benjamin Later, in David’s carefully organized military and civic administration (1 Chronicles 27), a second Jaasiel surfaces: “over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner” (1 Chronicles 27:21). Being a son of Abner—Saul’s cousin and former commander—places him in the former royal house. After Abner’s death (2 Samuel 3), at least one of his sons rose to prominence under David, evidencing the king’s policy of honoring those once allied to Saul who submitted to divine rule. As tribal chief for Benjamin, Jaasiel managed levies, taxation, and mobilization for a full month each year in the rotating service system. His appointment affirms the thorough integration of Benjamin into David’s kingdom and foreshadows the later role of that tribe in producing the apostle Paul, another Benjaminite reconciled to David’s greater Son (Philippians 3:5). Historical Significance 1. Transition of Power: The two men named Jaasiel span the critical transfer from Saulide to Davidic leadership—one as a frontline warrior, the other as an administrative officer. Together they illustrate how God can repurpose former opposition for kingdom advance. Ministry Themes and Applications • Reconciliation and Inclusion: Just as David welcomed men from every tribe, Christ “has made the two one” (Ephesians 2:14) and entrusts reconciled sinners with strategic ministry. Redemptive Trajectory Jaasiel’s twin appearances bracket a season of national consolidation under the covenant king, anticipating the greater consolidation achieved in Jesus Christ. From obscure warriors to administrators, all gifts and stations find their harmony when submitted to the Lord’s anointed. Forms and Transliterations וְיַעֲשִׂיאֵ֖ל ויעשיאל יַעֲשִׂיאֵ֖ל יעשיאל veyaasiEl wə·ya·‘ă·śî·’êl wəya‘ăśî’êl ya‘ăśî’êl ya·‘ă·śî·’êl yaasiElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:47 HEB: אֱלִיאֵ֣ל וְעוֹבֵ֔ד וְיַעֲשִׂיאֵ֖ל הַמְּצֹבָיָֽה׃ פ NAS: and Obed and Jaasiel the Mezobaite. KJV: and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite. INT: Eliel and Obed and Jaasiel the Mezobaite 1 Chronicles 27:21 2 Occurrences |
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