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Azriel
same as Asriel
עַזְרִיאֵל az.ri.el
Azriel (Hebrew: עַזְרִיאֵל, az.ri.el) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. Three men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a king. In 2025 it was given to 586 children in the United States, ranking 529. Use is rising. Around 4,686 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Abdeel in Jeremiah 36.
Which Azriel?
Three men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Azriel
father of Seraiah
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Azriel
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Azriel
son of Jeremoth
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 3 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 | 586 | Rising |
| All-time total | 4,686 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 586 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +421% | Change in share of births |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 5:24 |
| Last appears | Jeremiah 36:26 |
| Cross-references | 51 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Abdeel co-occurrence Appears with Abdeel in Jeremiah 36.
- Shelemiah co-occurrence Appears with Shelemiah in Jeremiah 36.
- Seraiah co-occurrence Appears with Seraiah in Jeremiah 36.
- Jerahmeel co-occurrence Appears with Jerahmeel in Jeremiah 36.
- Jerimoth co-occurrence Appears with Jerimoth in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Ishi co-occurrence Appears with Ishi in 1 Chronicles 5.
- Ishmaiah co-occurrence Appears with Ishmaiah in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Jahdiel co-occurrence Appears with Jahdiel in 1 Chronicles 5.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.19;
father of: Jerimoth (H3406M)
§ Azriel = "my help is God"
1) a head of a house of the half-tribe of Manasseh beyond the Jordan
2) a Naphtalite, ancestor of Jerimoth, the head of the tribe at the time of the census of David
3) father of Seraiah, an officer of king Jehoiakim of Judah
Azriel son of Jeremoth was the ruler of the tribe of Naphtali during the reign of King David (1Ch.27.19).
The biblical story
Azriel, the son of Jeremoth, is mentioned in 1Ch.27.19 as the ruler of the tribe of Naphtali during the reign of King David. This chapter lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes in various administrative and military matters. Azriel's position as the ruler of Naphtali suggests that he was a trusted and capable leader who had earned the confidence of King David. The tribe of Naphtali was located in the northern part of Israel, and its leaders would have been responsible for governing the people, maintaining order, and organizing the tribe's military forces when necessary. The mention of Azriel and the other tribal leaders demonstrates the importance of effective leadership and organization in the administration of David's kingdom.
Key verses
Azriel appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:
1 Chronicles 27:19
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 27:19