How to Pronounce Asahel

What does Asahel mean?

Asahel means “creature of God”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was Asahel?

Made by God, the youngest son of Zeruiah, David’s sister. He was celebrated for his swiftness of foot. When fighting against Ish-bosheth at Gibeon, in the army of his brother Joab, he was put to death by Abner, whom he pursued from the field of battle (2 Sam. 2:18, 19). He is mentioned among David’s thirty mighty men (2 Sam. 23:24; 1 Chr. 11:26). Others of the same name are mentioned (2 Chr. 17:8; 31:13; Ezra 10:15).

Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.

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