Levite musician during David's reign.
Jaaziel
Named in 3 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 15:18.
יַעֲזִיאֵלJaaziel
יְעִיאֵלJeiel
עֲזִיאֵלAziel
Also called Jeiel, Aziel.
About Jaaziel Written by AI
Jaaziel, also known as Aziel or Jeiel, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:18 as one of the Levites appointed by David to serve as a musician during the bringing of the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. He was specifically chosen to play the bronze cymbals (1 Chronicles 15:19). The transportation of the ark to Jerusalem was a significant event in David's reign, as it symbolized the presence and worship of God in the capital city (1 Chronicles 15:1 to 3). David carefully organized the Levites and assigned them various roles in this process, including carrying the ark, singing, and playing musical instruments (1 Chronicles 15:16 to 24). As a musician playing the bronze cymbals, Jaaziel (Aziel) would have been part of the joyful celebration and worship that accompanied the ark's journey. The use of musical instruments was an essential aspect of Israelite worship, and the Levites were skilled in their use (1 Chronicles 15:16). The mention of Jaaziel (Aziel) in this context highlights the importance of music and worship in the life of Israel and the specific roles assigned to the Levites in these celebrations. It also demonstrates David's careful attention to the details of worship and his desire to honor God through the proper handling of the ark and the organization of the Levites.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Comforted by God, a Levitical musician (1 Chr. 15:18).
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
- 1 Chronicles 15:18
and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.
- 1 Chronicles 15:20
Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth.
- 1 Chronicles 16:5
Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals
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