Lexical Summary Azriel: Azriel Original Word: עַזְרִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Azriel From ezer and 'el; help of God; Azriel, the name of three Israelites -- Azriel. see HEBREW ezer see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ezer and el Definition "my help is God," three Isr. NASB Translation Azriel (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַזְרִיאֵל proper name, masculine (my help is El); — Ες(δ)ριηλ, etc., 2 a Manassite 1 Chronicles 5:24. 3 name in Naphtali 1 Chronicles 27:19. Topical Lexicon Theological Emphasis Embedded in the Name Azriel embodies the confession that every sphere of life—family, military, and royal court—ultimately depends on the help of God. Each bearer of the name stands in a context where divine assistance is either received gratefully or tragically ignored. Occurrences in Scripture 1 Chronicles 5:24; 1 Chronicles 27:19; Jeremiah 36:26. Azriel of the Tribe of Gad (1 Chronicles 5:24) The Chronicler lists Azriel among the “mighty warriors, famous men, and heads of their families.” Situated east of the Jordan, Gad often served as Israel’s first line of defense against eastern aggressors. By calling this clan leader “Azriel,” the record highlights both martial valor and dependence on God rather than mere human strength. The mention occurs in a genealogy that stretches back to the post-exilic community, reinforcing continuity between past victories and future hope. Azriel in David’s Administrative Corps (1 Chronicles 27:19) Here Azriel is the father of Jerimoth, the military overseer for Naphtali in King David’s monthly rotation system. The passage emphasizes orderly governance under the covenant king. While Jerimoth holds the official post, the text honors Azriel’s household, underscoring that spiritual and civic service germinates in godly homes. The structure David established foreshadows the harmony between worship and rule envisioned for Messiah’s kingdom. Azriel in the Court of Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 36:26) “Then the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them.” Unlike the earlier two contexts, this Azriel is linked to a royal command that seeks to suppress the prophetic word. His son Seraiah becomes an instrument of persecution. The contrast is striking: the name that proclaims divine help is attached—by blood if not by faith—to resistance against God’s message. The episode warns that heritage alone cannot guarantee fidelity; every generation must personally embrace the help the name proclaims. Chronological Sweep and Redemptive Progress • Period of the Judges/early monarchy: Gadite Azriel exemplifies faith-based courage in the land’s formative years. Across roughly four hundred years the same name surfaces in tribal, national, and royal settings, silently testifying that God’s willingness to help never changes, though human responses do. Ministry Themes and Applications • Generational Legacy: Each Azriel influences subsequent leaders (clan heads, commanders, princes). Faithful parenting and mentoring remain vital channels of God’s help. Intertextual Echoes Azriel’s name parallels New Testament affirmations such as “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid” (Hebrews 13:6). The Old Testament snapshots anticipate the greater Helper promised by Jesus Christ—the Holy Spirit—who empowers believers for witness in every societal sphere. Practical Reflection Wherever God places His people—family lineage, civic administration, or antagonistic courts—the call is to live up to the testimony embedded in Azriel: God is our unfailing help. Forms and Transliterations וְ֠עַזְרִיאֵל ועזריאל עַזְרִיאֵ֗ל עַזְרִיאֵֽל׃ עזריאל עזריאל׃ ‘az·rî·’êl ‘azrî’êl azriEl Veazriel wə‘azrî’êl wə·‘az·rî·’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 5:24 HEB: וְיִשְׁעִ֡י וֶאֱלִיאֵ֡ל וְ֠עַזְרִיאֵל וְיִרְמְיָ֨ה וְהוֹדַוְיָ֜ה NAS: Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, KJV: and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, INT: Ishi Eliel Azriel Jeremiah Hodaviah 1 Chronicles 27:19 Jeremiah 36:26 3 Occurrences |
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