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Jahzeel
God hasteth, or divideth
יַחְצְאֵל yach.tse.el
Jahzeel (Hebrew: יַחְצְאֵל, yach.tse.el) means “God hasteth, or divideth”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 3 verses across 3 books of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 12 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears with Bilhah in 1 Chronicles 7.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Jahzeel
son of Naphtali
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 3 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 12 | Rising |
| All-time total | 253 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 17 in 2013 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 46:24 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 7:13 |
| Cross-references | 29 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jezer attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Naphtali.
- Shillem attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Naphtali.
- Guni attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Naphtali.
- Guni co-occurrence Appears with Guni in 1 Chronicles 7.
- Jezer co-occurrence Appears with Jezer in 1 Chronicles 7.
- Shillem co-occurrence Appears with Shillem in 1 Chronicles 7.
- Naphtali co-occurrence Appears with Naphtali in 1 Chronicles 7.
- Bilhah co-occurrence Appears with Bilhah in 1 Chronicles 7.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24;
son of: Naphtali (H5321);
brother of: Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006); also called Jahziel at 1Ch.7.13;
§ Jahzeel = "God divides"
the 1st of the 4 sons of Naphtali and founder of the family of Jahzeelites
Jahzeel (or Jahziel), son of Naphtali, was a grandson of Jacob and a clan leader.
The biblical story
Jahzeel, also known as Jahziel, was one of the sons of Naphtali and a grandson of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen. 46:24; 1Ch. 7:13). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt during the time of Joseph. In the census taken in the wilderness, Jahzeel is listed as one of the clans of Naphtali (Num. 26:48). The Jahzeelites, his descendants, are counted among the clans of Naphtali.
Apart from these mentions in the genealogies and census, no other details about Jahzeel's life or specific role are provided in the Bible. His inclusion in these lists highlights his place in the lineage of Naphtali and his status as a clan leader within the tribe. The variation in the spelling of his name (Jahzeel or Jahziel) occurs in different passages, but both refer to the same individual.
Key verses
Jahzeel appears in 3 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.
Genesis 46:24 -
Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:
Numbers 26:48 -
The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.
1 Chronicles 7:13
Show all 3 references
Genesis (1)
- Genesis 46:24
Numbers (1)
- Numbers 26:48
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 7:13