Jaasiel
Jaasiel, the son of Abner, was one of David's mighty warriors (1Ch.11.47).
Biography
Jaasiel son of Abner appears in the list of David's mighty warriors, the elite corps known as the Gibborim, in 1 Chronicles 11:47. He is among the last names recorded in this distinguished roster, which catalogues the heroic men who formed the military backbone of David's rise to power and his subsequent reign. Whether this Jaasiel is the same individual listed in 1 Chronicles 27:21 as the tribal leader of Manasseh is debated by scholars, though the repetition of the name and patronym suggests a possible identification. As one of David's mighty warriors, Jaasiel would have been known for battlefield valor and personal loyalty to the king, the defining qualities of membership in this elite group.
Significance
Jaasiel's place among David's mighty warriors connects him to one of the most celebrated martial brotherhoods in the Hebrew Bible. These warriors embodied ideals of courage, loyalty, and sacrificial service that Israel held in highest honor. Theologically, the Gibborim remind readers that God's redemptive purposes in history are often carried out through the dedicated service of loyal individuals who commit themselves fully to a God-appointed leader. Jaasiel's inclusion, even near the end of a long list, signals that his contribution was recognized and valued. Every name in the roster represents a life given in service to the establishment of God's chosen king over Israel.
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References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Tyndale House, Cambridge (n.d.) Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References (TIPNR). STEPBible. Available at: https://www.stepbible.org. [CC BY 4.0]
- Wikidata contributors (n.d.) Wikidata. Available at: https://www.wikidata.org. [CC0]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]