Person Old Testament
Jaasiel
Also known as Jaasiel =ESV, NIV; Jasiel =KJV
Jaasiel, the son of Abner, was one of David's mighty warriors. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 11:47.
Why it matters. One of David's mighty warriors, the son of Abner.
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- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Jaasiel
Jaasiel, the son of Abner, is mentioned in 1Ch.11.47 as one of David's mighty warriors. He is listed among the warriors who came to David at Ziklag and helped him in his battles against the raiders (1Ch.12.1-7).
The fact that Jaasiel is identified as the son of Abner suggests that he may have been related to Saul's military commander, Abner, who initially opposed David but later supported him (2Sa.3.6-21). However, the text does not provide any further details about this relationship or Jaasiel's background.
As one of David's mighty warriors, Jaasiel would have been known for his bravery, skill in battle, and loyalty to the king. These warriors played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom against various enemies.
No other information is given about Jaasiel's specific exploits or his role in David's army. His inclusion in this list highlights the diverse group of warriors who supported David and contributed to his success as a military leader and king.
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)