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Adiel
the witness of the Lord
עֲדִיאֵל a.di.el
Adiel (Hebrew: עֲדִיאֵל, a.di.el) means “the witness of the Lord”, by traditional interpretation. Three men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a king. In 2025 it was given to 185 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 3,063 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Adaiah in 1 Chronicles 9.
Which Adiel?
Three men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Adiel
son of Azmaveth
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Adiel
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Adiel
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At a glance
- Verses
- 4 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 3 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 185 | Rising |
| All-time total | 3,063 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 196 in 2021 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 4:36 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 11:13 |
| Cross-references | 21 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Maasai co-occurrence Appears with Maasai in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Meshillemith co-occurrence Appears with Meshillemith in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Meshullam co-occurrence Appears with Meshullam in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Jeroham co-occurrence Appears with Jeroham in 1 Chronicles 9.
- Jeshohaiah co-occurrence Appears with Jeshohaiah in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Elioenai co-occurrence Appears with Elioenai in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Jesimiel co-occurrence Appears with Jesimiel in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Jaakobah co-occurrence Appears with Jaakobah in 1 Chronicles 4.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.25;
father of: Azmaveth (H5820J)
§ Adiel = "ornament of God"
1) a prince of the Simeon of the family of Shimei in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah
2) a priest, ancestor of Maasiai
3) ancestor of Azmaveth, the treasurer of David
Adiel, the son of Azmaveth, was one of the officials in charge of King David's treasuries.
The biblical story
Adiel, the son of Azmaveth, is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as one of the officials responsible for overseeing King David's treasuries (1Ch.27.25). He is listed among the various administrators and leaders who were appointed to manage the king's assets and resources.
The context of Adiel's mention is the organization of David's kingdom, which included the appointment of officials to oversee various aspects of the royal administration. The treasuries under Adiel's supervision likely included the wealth, precious metals, and other valuable items belonging to the king and the kingdom.
As an overseer of the royal treasuries, Adiel would have been a trusted official with significant responsibility. His role would have required financial acumen, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records of the kingdom's assets.
No further details are provided about Adiel's background, his family, or any specific events or challenges he may have faced in his role as an overseer of the treasuries. His mention in the list of David's officials serves to highlight the structure and organization of the kingdom during David's reign and the importance of capable administrators in managing the kingdom's resources.
The fact that Adiel is specifically named in this context suggests that he was a notable figure in David's administration, entrusted with a significant responsibility in overseeing the royal treasuries.
Key verses
Adiel appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:
1 Chronicles 27:25
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 27:25