עֲזִיאֵל (a.zi.el)
a.zi.el
Aziel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name עֲזִיאֵל (Aziel) appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, identifying a Levite who served as a leader among the musicians during King David’s preparations to bring the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:18).
Lexical sources note that this form is likely a textual variant or error for עֻזִּיאֵל (Uzziah), as the name appears again in the very next verse (1 Chronicles 15:20) with slight variation. The meaning “whom God comforts” connects it to other Levitical names, reflecting the community’s reliance on divine support during this pivotal religious event.
This single occurrence highlights the careful transmission of biblical texts and the importance of manuscript comparison in understanding proper names. While Aziel himself is not further described, his role as a musician underscores the integral place of worship leadership in Israel’s covenantal life.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Aziel appears in a single verse, identifying a Levite who played music during the joyful procession of the Ark into Jerusalem. Though we know very little about this individual, his presence reminds us that worship is a communal act involving many voices and instruments.
In 1 Chronicles 15:20, he is listed alongside other musicians, highlighting the importance of order and preparation in leading others to God. This detail encourages us to value every role in our own communities, knowing that each contribution matters to the whole.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Aziel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַ/עֲזִיאֵ֜ל1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 15:20
and Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with stringed instruments set to Alamoth;
This verse lists Aziel among the musicians using stringed instruments, showing his active role in the worship procession.