Lexical Summary Asiel: Asiel Original Word: עֲשִׂיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Asiel From asah and 'el; made of God; Asiel, an Israelite -- Asiel. see HEBREW asah see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom asah Definition a Simeonite NASB Translation Asiel (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲשִׂיאֵל proper name, masculine Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:35, Ασιηλ. Topical Lexicon Name and Theological Overtones The name עֲשִׂיאֵל (Asiel) carries the idea that God Himself is the active agent in creation and history, an emphasis that resonates throughout the Simeonite genealogy in which it appears. The Chronicler weaves the theme of divine agency into a seemingly routine family record to affirm that every generation is sustained by the Lord’s hand. Biblical Occurrence and Immediate Context 1 Chronicles 4:35 is the sole biblical occurrence: “Joel, Jehu son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,” (Berean Standard Bible). The verse stands in the middle of a detailed roster of Simeonite clans (4:24-43). Four generations are traced through Asiel, culminating in leaders who spearheaded the tribe’s southward expansion and settlement in the days of Hezekiah. Tribal and Historical Significance • Simeonite Distinctiveness: Originally allotted towns inside Judah’s territory (Joshua 19:1-9), Simeon risked absorption. By listing Asiel, Scripture attests that the tribe remained identifiable and fruitful: “Their families had increased greatly” (1 Chronicles 4:38). Genealogical Function 1. Validation of Leadership—By naming Asiel, the Chronicler traces the authority of later clan chiefs to a legitimate ancestor. Spiritual and Ministry Lessons • Hidden yet Significant—A single-mention individual reminds believers that God values every faithful life, even when unnoticed by history. Intertextual Echoes • Psalm 127:1—“Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain,” echoing the divine action implied in Asiel’s name. Summary Though confined to one verse, Asiel contributes meaningfully to the biblical narrative. His name highlights God’s ongoing work, his genealogy affirms Simeon’s survival and expansion, and his legacy encourages modern believers to trust in, and cooperate with, the Lord who continues to build His people from generation to generation. Forms and Transliterations עֲשִׂיאֵֽל׃ עשיאל׃ ‘ă·śî·’êl ‘ăśî’êl asiElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:35 HEB: שְׂרָיָ֖ה בֶּן־ עֲשִׂיאֵֽל׃ NAS: of Seraiah, the son of Asiel, KJV: of Seraiah, the son of Asiel, INT: of Seraiah the son of Asiel 1 Occurrence |