Bible Dictionary
Asriel
Asriel was a descendant of Manasseh and the ancestor of the Asrielite family. His descendants received an inheritance within Manasseh.
Definition
Asriel was a man of Manasseh, identified as the son of Gilead and great-grandson of Manasseh. He became the ancestor of the Asrielite family.
Biblical Usage
Asriel is named in the genealogical and inheritance records of Numbers 26:31 and Joshua 17:2. His descendants formed a family within Manasseh and received an inheritance.
Historical Background
According to 1 Chronicles 7:14, Asriel was born to Manasseh by an Aramitess concubine. The King James Version has “Ashnel” in that passage.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the son of Gilead and great-grandson of Manasseh. (Numbers 26:31; Joshua 17:2) He was the founder of the family of the Asrielites. (B.C. 1444.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>as'-ri-el ('asri'-el, "Vow of God"?): A man of Manasseh (Nu 26:31; Jos 17:2). The form Asrielites, i.e. family of Asriel, occurs in Nu 26:31. According to 1Ch 7:14, Asriel was born to Manasseh by an Aramitess concubine. the King James Version has "Ashnel."</p>