עֲדִיאֵל (a.di.el)
a.di.el
Adiel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 3 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Adiel carries the meaning "ornament of God." It is a theophoric name, embedding the divine element El into a personal identity that suggests beauty, value, or adornment belonging to the Lord.
Although it appears only three times in Scripture, the word identifies distinct individuals across different biblical eras. One Adiel was a prince from the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:36). Another was a priest and ancestor of Maasai, mentioned in the genealogies of those who returned from exile (1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 11:13). A third figure served as the father of Azmaveth, the treasurer under King David (1 Chronicles 27:25).
These scattered references show how names reflecting God’s glory were preserved across generations. The recurrence of Adiel in both tribal and priestly lines highlights the enduring presence of those marked by divine favor within Israel's history.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Adiel means "ornament of God." It appears only three times in Scripture, yet each mention highlights a different facet of faithful service. In one instance, it identifies a prince from Simeon during King Hezekiah's reign. Another record notes a priest in the line of those returning from exile. A third mentions the father of David’s treasurer.
These brief references remind us that God values every individual within His people. Whether leading a tribe, serving in the temple, or managing royal resources, each person bore a name reflecting divine favor. Your own life, though perhaps not recorded in ancient texts, is similarly held by God. He sees your quiet faithfulness and counts you as part of His enduring story.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 3 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Adiel2×
- and/ Adiel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עֲדִיאֵ֧ל1×
- עֲדִיאֵ֑ל\ \ס1×
- וַ/עֲדִיאֵ֛ל1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:36
Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,
This verse places Adiel among the leaders of Simeon, showing how names reflecting God's glory were preserved in tribal governance.
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I Chronicles 9:12
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
Here Adiel is identified as the father of Maasai, a priest whose lineage was carefully recorded among those returning from exile.
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I Chronicles 27:25
Over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel. Over the treasures in the fields, in the cities, in the villages, and in the towers was Jonathan the son of Uzziah;
This entry names Adiel as the father of Azmaveth, linking him to the administrative structure of King David's kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every Occurrence (3 verses across 1 books)
I Chronicles 3 verses
Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,
I Chronicles 9:12and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of…
I Chronicles 27:25Over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel. Over the treasures in the fields, in the cities, in the…