Word Study
The meaning of “עֲשָׂהאֵל”
Understanding ʻĂsâhʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H6214
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֲשָׂהאֵל
Phoneticas-aw-ale'
TransliterationʻĂsâhʼêl
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Asahel. - § Asahel = "God-made" - Asahel, the name of four Israelites 1) nephew of David, son of David's sister Zeruiah, and brother of Joab and Abishai; swift of foot he was killed by Abner when he pursued him in battle and caught him 2) a Levite in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who went through the kingdom giving instruction in the law 3) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes and dedicated things in the temple 4) a priest, father of Jonathan, in the time of Ezra
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
17 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
17x
Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
Book Distribution
2 Samuel11
1 Chronicles3
2 Chronicles2
Ezra1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עֲשָׂהאֵל' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 2:23?