Bible Dictionary

Azel

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Noble, a descendant of king Saul (1 Chr. 8:37; 9:43, 44).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(noble), a descendant of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:37,38; 9:43,44)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

a'-zel ('atsel, "noble"):

(1) A descendant of King Saul, through Jonathan (1Ch 8:37 f; 9:43f).

(2) Azel, a'-zel, the King James Version Azal 'atsel; Asael; (Zec 14:5): A place not far from Jerusalem. There may be an echo of the name in that of Wady Yasal, to the right of `Ain el-Loz, in Wady en-Nar.