Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Jahzeel (or Jahziel), son of Naphtali, was a grandson of Jacob and a clan leader.
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Jahzeel, also known as Jahziel, was one of the sons of Naphtali and a grandson of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen. 46:24; 1Ch. 7:13). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt during the time of Joseph. In the census taken in the wilderness, Jahzeel is listed as one of the clans of Naphtali (Num. 26:48). The Jahzeelites, his descendants, are counted among the clans of Naphtali.
Apart from these mentions in the genealogies and census, no other details about Jahzeel's life or specific role are provided in the Bible. His inclusion in these lists highlights his place in the lineage of Naphtali and his status as a clan leader within the tribe. The variation in the spelling of his name (Jahzeel or Jahziel) occurs in different passages, but both refer to the same individual.
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Allotted by God, the first of the sons of Naphtali (Gen. 46:24).
(whom God allots), the first of the four sons of Naphtali, (Genesis 46:24) founder of the family of the Jahzeelites. (Numbers 26:48) (B.C. 1306.)
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JAH'ZEEL (whom God allots), the eldest son of Naphtali, and founder of the Jahzeelites. Gen 46:24; 1 Chr 7:13.
JAH'ZEEL (whom God allots), the eldest son of Naphtali, and founder of the Jahzeelites. Gen 46:24; 1 Chr 7:13.
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3 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3183
The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni,
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum—the descendants of Bilhah.
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