Father of Paltiel, a leader from the tribe of Issachar.
Azzan
Named in 1 verse of Numbers, first in Numbers 34:26.
עַזָּןAzzan
The name means “their strength.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Paltiel
About Azzan Written by AI
Azzan was an Israelite man from the tribe of Issachar. He is mentioned in Numbers 34:26 as the father of Paltiel. Paltiel was chosen as the leader from the tribe of Issachar to work with Eleazar the priest, Joshua, and one leader from each of the other tribes to divide the land of Canaan fairly among the Israelites. Being selected for this role suggests that Paltiel was respected within his tribe. By identifying Paltiel as the son of Azzan, the text implies that Azzan was also a man of good reputation.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Numbers 34:26
Paltiel son of Azzan, a leader from the tribe of Issachar;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.