Adiel
Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)
(ornament of God).
• A prince of the tribe of Simeon, descended from the prosperous family of Shimei. (1 Chronicles 4:36) He took part in the murderous raid made by his tribe upon the peaceable Hamite shepherds of the valley of Gedor in the reign of Hezekiah. (B.C. about 711.)
• A priest, ancestor of Maasiai. (1 Chronicles 9:12)
• Ancestor of Azmaveth, David’s treasurer. (1 Chronicles 27:25) (B.C. 1050.)
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
Ornament of God. (1.) The father of Azmaveth, who was treasurer under David and Solomon (1 Chr. 27:25). (2.) A family head of the tribe of Simeon (1 Chr. 4:36). (3.) A priest (1 Chr. 9:12).
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