יַעֲשִׂיאֵל (ya.a.si.el)
ya.a.si.el
Jaasiel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Yaasiel, meaning "God is maker," appears only twice in the Hebrew Bible, both within the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles. It identifies two distinct figures from the tribe of Benjamin who served during King David’s reign. The first is listed among David’s mighty warriors (1 Chronicles 11:47), highlighting his role as a loyal defender of the united kingdom.
The second individual, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:21, is described as a chief of the tribe and the son of Abner. This connection links him to the former commander of Saul’s army, suggesting a narrative where Benjaminite leadership remained influential even after David’s rise to power. The name itself serves as a theological statement, attributing creation and authority directly to God.
Though brief, these mentions underscore the continuity of tribal identity within Israel’s history. By preserving the names of these Benjaminites, the chronicler emphasizes that faithfulness to God was not limited to Judah but extended across all tribes, including those with complex political histories.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Yaasiel carries a simple but powerful meaning: "God is maker." In the Hebrew Bible, this name appears only twice, both within the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles. These brief mentions identify two distinct figures from the tribe of Benjamin who served during King David’s reign. One is listed among David’s mighty warriors, while the other serves as a chief of his tribe.
For your faith, this word reminds us that God shapes history through many people, not just the most famous leaders. The chronicler includes these names to show that faithfulness extended across all tribes, even those with complex political histories. When you read these records, you see that God values loyalty and service from every corner of His people. Your own contributions, however small they may seem, are part of a larger story where God remains the ultimate maker and guide.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jaasiel1×
- Jaasiel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יַעֲשִׂיאֵ֖ל1×
- וְ/יַעֲשִׂיאֵ֖ל1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 11:47
Eliel, Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.
This verse places Jaasiel among David’s mighty warriors, showing that the name is associated with loyal defense of the kingdom.
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I Chronicles 27:21
of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah; of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner;
Here Jaasiel is identified as the son of Abner, linking him to former Benjaminite leadership and highlighting tribal continuity under David.