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Ashbel

Ashbel in the Bible — son of Benjamin (GEN 46:21). Ashbel belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: an old fire

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Benjamin
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Ashbelproper name
Hebrew
אַשְׁבֵּל
Transliteration
ashəbel
Meaning
poss. a form of] man of Baal; having a long upper lip
Greek
Ασβηλ
Reference
GEN 46:21
Strong's
H788
Jediaelproper name
Hebrew
יְדִיעֲאֵל
Transliteration
yədiyael
Meaning
known of G-d [El]
Greek
Ιαδιηλ
Reference
1CH 7:6
Strong's
H3043

Family & Relationships (2)

son

Benjamin(GEN 46:21)

father

Bilhan(1CH 7:10)

Notes

from the list of "sons of Israel" who "went to Egypt" (GEN 46:8-27), the Ashbelites (NUM26:38)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ashbel in the Bible?

Ashbel is described in the Bible as son of Benjamin (GEN 46:21). Ashbel belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.

What does the name Ashbel mean?

The name Ashbel means “an old fire” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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