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Jaasiel
God's work
יַעֲשִׂיאֵל ya.a.si.el
Jaasiel (Hebrew: יַעֲשִׂיאֵל, ya.a.si.el) means “God's work”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Divided Kingdom period. In 2025 it was given to 14 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Appears with Abner in 1 Chronicles 27.
Which Jaasiel?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Jaasiel
son of Abner
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Jaasiel
son of Abner
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 2 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 | 14 | Falling |
| All-time total | 571 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 53 in 2013 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 11:47 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 27:21 |
| Cross-references | 4 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Zechariah co-occurrence Appears with Zechariah in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Obed co-occurrence Appears with Obed in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Iddo co-occurrence Appears with Iddo in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Eliel co-occurrence Appears with Eliel in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Abner co-occurrence Appears with Abner in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Manasseh co-occurrence Appears with Manasseh in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Benjamin co-occurrence Appears with Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Ishmael root Shares the element -el, “God”.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.47
§ Jasiel or Jaasiel = "God is maker"
1) one of David's mighty warriors
2) a son of Abner and a chief of Benjamin
Jaasiel, the son of Abner, was one of David's mighty warriors.
The biblical story
Jaasiel, the son of Abner, is mentioned in 1Ch.11.47 as one of David's mighty warriors. He is listed among the warriors who came to David at Ziklag and helped him in his battles against the raiders (1Ch.12.1-7).
The fact that Jaasiel is identified as the son of Abner suggests that he may have been related to Saul's military commander, Abner, who initially opposed David but later supported him (2Sa.3.6-21). However, the text does not provide any further details about this relationship or Jaasiel's background.
As one of David's mighty warriors, Jaasiel would have been known for his bravery, skill in battle, and loyalty to the king. These warriors played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom against various enemies.
No other information is given about Jaasiel's specific exploits or his role in David's army. His inclusion in this list highlights the diverse group of warriors who supported David and contributed to his success as a military leader and king.
Key verses
Jaasiel appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.
1 Chronicles 11:47
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:47