Levite in charge of tithes under Hezekiah
Asahel
Named in 1 verse of 2 Chronicles, first in 2 Chronicles 31:13.
עֲשָׂהאֵלAsahel
The name means “creature of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Asahel Written by AI
Asahel was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. As part of Hezekiah's reforms to restore proper worship, Asahel was appointed as one of the overseers in charge of distributing the tithes and dedicated things brought to the Temple. These contributions were used to support the priests and Levites serving in the Temple. Asahel's appointment suggests he was a trusted and responsible individual capable of handling these important duties.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Asahel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Made by God, the youngest son of Zeruiah, David’s sister. He was celebrated for his swiftness of foot. When fighting against Ish-bosheth at Gibeon, in the army of his brother Joab, he was put to death by Abner, whom he pursued from the field of battle (2 Sam. 2:18, 19). He is mentioned among David’s thirty mighty men (2 Sam. 23:24; 1 Chr. 11:26). Others of the same name are mentioned (2 Chr. 17:8; 31:13; Ezra 10:15).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.