Adiel is a biblical name that appears in the Old Testament, associated with several individuals. The name Adiel means "ornament of God" or "God's witness" in Hebrew, reflecting a common practice in biblical times of names bearing significant meanings related to faith and divine attributes.

1. Adiel, the Father of Azmaveth: One of the notable mentions of Adiel is found in 1 Chronicles 27:25, where he is identified as the father of Azmaveth. Azmaveth was an official in King David's administration, responsible for the royal treasuries. The verse states, "Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the king’s storehouses" . This position was of considerable importance, indicating that Adiel's family held a significant role in the governance and economic management of Israel during David's reign.

2. Adiel, a Priest in the Line of Merari: Another Adiel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:12, where he is listed among the priests who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This Adiel is identified as a descendant of Merari, one of the sons of Levi, thus placing him within the Levitical priesthood. The passage reads, "Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer" . This lineage underscores the continuity of the priestly line and the restoration of religious practices in post-exilic Jerusalem.

3. Adiel, a Simeonite Leader: In 1 Chronicles 4:36, Adiel is mentioned as one of the leaders of the tribe of Simeon. The context of this passage involves the genealogies and territorial expansions of the Simeonites. The verse states, "Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, and Benaiah" . This reference highlights the tribal leadership and the role of Adiel within the broader narrative of Israel's tribal organization and settlement patterns.

The name Adiel, though not extensively detailed in the biblical narrative, is associated with individuals who played roles in the religious, administrative, and tribal life of ancient Israel. Each mention of Adiel contributes to the tapestry of Israel's history, reflecting the diverse functions and responsibilities held by those who bore this name.Adiel

the witness of the Lord

Adiel

(ornament of God).

1. A prince of the tribe of Simeon, descended from the prosperous family of Shimei. (1 Chronicles 4:36) He took part in the murderous raid made by his tribe upon the peaceable Hamite shepherds of the valley of Gedor in the reign of Hezekiah. (B.C. about 711.)
2. A priest, ancestor of Maasiai. (1 Chronicles 9:12)
3. Ancestor of Azmaveth, David's treasurer. (1 Chronicles 27:25) (B.C. 1050.)

Ornament of God.

(1.) The father of Azmaveth, who was treasurer under David and Solomon (1 Chronicles 27:25).

(2.) A family head of the tribe of Simeon (1 Chronicles 4:36).

(3.) A priest (1 Chronicles 9:12).

ADIEL

ad'-i-el (`adhi'el, "ornament of God"):

(1) One of the "princes" of the tribe of Simeon, who, in the days of Hezekiah, smote the aborigines of Gedor and captured the valley (1 Chronicles 4:36).

(2) Father of Maasai, one of the priests who dwelt in Jerusalem after the return from the Exile (1 Chronicles 9:12).

(3) Father of Azmaveth who was over David's treasures (1 Chronicles 27:25).

5717. Adiel -- "God is an ornament," three Israelites
... Adiel. 5718 . "God is an ornament," three Israelites. Transliteration: Adiel Phonetic
Spelling: (ad-ee-ale') Short Definition: Adiel. ... NASB Word Usage Adiel (3) ...
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October 3 Evening
... There are differences of administrations, but the same Lord."I:COR.12:5. Over the
king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses . ...
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Adiel (3 Occurrences)
... 36). (3.) A priest (1 Chronicles 9:12). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ADIEL.
ad ... 25). Multi-Version Concordance Adiel (3 Occurrences). 1 ...
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Ad'i-el (3 Occurrences)
Ad'i-el. Adiel, Ad'i-el. Adieu . ... 1 Chronicles 4:36 and Elioenai, and Jaakobah,
and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah, (See RSV). ...
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Jahzerah (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Returner, the son of Meshullam, and father of Adiel
(1 Chronicles 9:12). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JAHZERAH. ...
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Uzzi'ah (26 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 27:25 And over the king's treasuries was Azmaveth the son of Adiel;
and over the treasuries in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and ...
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Outlying (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 27:25 Over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and
over the treasures in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in ...
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Jeroham (11 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:12 and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of
Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of ...
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Jesimiel (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 4:36 and Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel,
and Jesimiel, and Benaiah, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Jeshohaiah (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 4:36 and Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel,
and Jesimiel, and Benaiah, (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Ja-ako'bah (1 Occurrence)
... Ja-ako'bah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:36 and Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah,
and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah, (See RSV). ...
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Jeshoaiah (1 Occurrence)
... Jeshoaiah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:36 and Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah,
and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah, (See JPS). ...
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