Bible Dictionary
JAHZEEL AND JAHZIEL
Jahzeel, also called Jahziel, was a son or clan of Naphtali. The name means “God divides” or “God apportions.”
Definition
Jahzeel, also called Jahziel, was a son or clan of Naphtali. The name means “God divides” or “God apportions.”
Biblical Usage
Jahzeel appears in the genealogical and census records of Naphtali as a tribal ancestor or clan designation.
Historical Background
The name occurs in variant forms, Jahzeel and Jahziel, while retaining the same stated meaning.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ja'-ze-el (yachtse'el, "God divides," "apportions"): In Ge 46:24; Nu 26:48; and 23 manuscripts in 1Ch 7:13; (yachatsi'el, same meaning as above): 1Ch 7:13, a "son" (clan) of Naphtali.</p>