Person Old Testament
Azriel
Azriel son of Jeremoth was the ruler of the tribe of Naphtali during the reign of King David (1Ch.27.19). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:19.
Why it matters. Ruler of the tribe of Naphtali under David
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Azriel
Azriel, the son of Jeremoth, is mentioned in 1Ch.27.19 as the ruler of the tribe of Naphtali during the reign of King David. This chapter lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes in various administrative and military matters. Azriel's position as the ruler of Naphtali suggests that he was a trusted and capable leader who had earned the confidence of King David. The tribe of Naphtali was located in the northern part of Israel, and its leaders would have been responsible for governing the people, maintaining order, and organizing the tribe's military forces when necessary. The mention of Azriel and the other tribal leaders demonstrates the importance of effective leadership and organization in the administration of David's kingdom.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)