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Azarel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azarel son of Jeroham was the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during David's reign (1Ch.27.22).

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Also known as Azareel

Azarel son of Jeroham is mentioned in 1Chronicles 27 as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the reign of King David. The chapter lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes in various administrative and military matters. Azarel's position as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh suggests that he was a prominent figure within his tribe and had the trust of King David. The half-tribe of Manasseh settled on the east side of the Jordan River and played a significant role in the defense of Israel's borders. As the leader, Azarel would have been responsible for organizing and commanding the warriors of his tribe, as well as representing their interests before the king.

Family

Father
Jeroham

Where Azarel appears

1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5832

1 Chronicles1

Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.