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Azarel
Azarel
עֲזַרְאֵל a.zar.el
Azarel (Hebrew: עֲזַרְאֵל, a.zar.el) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. Four men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Divided Kingdom period. In 2025 it was given to 8 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears with Adiel in Nehemiah 11.
Which Azarel?
Four men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Azarel
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Azarel
son of Jeroham
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At a glance
- Verses
- 6 across 3 books
- Bearers
- 4 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 | 8 | Rising |
| All-time total | 158 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 18 in 2024 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 12:6 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 12:36 |
| Cross-references | 11 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jeroham co-occurrence Appears with Jeroham in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Hanani co-occurrence Appears with Hanani in Nehemiah 12.
- Milalai co-occurrence Appears with Milalai in Nehemiah 12.
- Isshiah co-occurrence Appears with Isshiah in 1 Chronicles 12.
- Shelemiah co-occurrence Appears with Shelemiah in Ezra 10.
- Maai co-occurrence Appears with Maai in Nehemiah 12.
- Elkanah co-occurrence Appears with Elkanah in 1 Chronicles 12.
- Shemaiah co-occurrence Appears with Shemaiah in Nehemiah 12.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.6
§ Azarael or Azareel = "God has helped"
1) a Korhite warrior of David who joined him at Ziklag
2) a Levite musician of the family of Heman in the time of David
3) a Danite, son of Jeroham and a prince of the tribe at the census of David
4) one of the sons of Bani who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
5) a priest, ancestor of Maasiai or Amashai, a priest in Jerusalem after the return from exile
6) a priest and musician in the time of Nehemiah
Azarel was one of the Danite warriors who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch.12.6).
The biblical story
Azarel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12 as one of the Danite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. The chapter lists the various groups of warriors from different tribes who allied themselves with David during this time, recognizing him as the future king of Israel. Azarel is specifically named among the Danites, along with Joezer, who are described as "captains of the army." The Danites were known for their military prowess, and their support would have been valuable to David as he sought to establish his kingdom. Azarel's presence in this list highlights the growing support for David among the tribes of Israel, even during his time of exile and conflict with Saul.
Key verses
Azarel appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,
1 Chronicles 12:6
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 12:6