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Asahel ( Hebrew: עשהאל, Ancient Greek: ‘Ασαέλ, Latin Asael) was a military leader under King David and the youngest son of David's sister Zeruiah. [1] Asahel thus was the nephew of David and the younger brother of David's general, Joab, Asahel is mentioned in 2 Samuel chapters 2 and 3 .
The son of Zeruiah, sister of David, and the brother of Joab and Abishai ( 1 Chron 2:16 ). As one of David’s thirty mighty men ( 2 Sam 23:24 ), he was made commander of a division of 24,000 men in David’s army ( 1 Chron 27:7 ). Asahel was noted for bravery and fleetness ( 2 Sam 2:18; 23:24 ).
Asahel was a nephew of David and one of his thirty heroes, known for his swiftness of foot. He was killed by Abner in the battle of Gibeon. Learn more about other biblical figures named Asahel and their meanings.
Asahel was distinguished for his swift running, and this fact brought misfortune upon him and upon Israel. When Abner and the forces of Ish-bosheth were defeated near Gibeon, Asahel pursued Abner. Abner knew that he could outright Asahel, though he could not outrun him.
Asahel was the youngest son of Zeruiah, David's sister, and a famous warrior in his army. He was killed by Abner in a battle near Gibeon, and is also mentioned among David's thirty mighty men and month-by-month captains.
ASAHEL (Heb. עֲשָׂה־אֵל, עֲשָׂהאֵל; "God has made"), name of several biblical figures. (1) Son of Zeruiah, sister of David (i Chron. 2:16), and one of the 30 heroes of David (ii Sam. 23:24; i Chron. 11:26).
Asahel. Meaning: made by. This was the name of four biblical men: Asahel was the youngest son of Zeruiah, David’s half-sister. He was celebrated for his swiftness of foot. He was the brother of Abishai and Joab.
