Bible Dictionary
JAHZEELITES, THE
The Jahzeelites were the descendants of Jahzeel, a clan of Naphtali. They are named in the census of Israel in the wilderness.
Definition
The Jahzeelites were the descendants of the clan of Jahzeel, a family of Naphtali.
Biblical Usage
They are named in the wilderness census among the clans of Naphtali.
Historical Background
The designation is a collective form derived from Jahzeel’s name.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ja'-ze-el-its (hayachtse'eli, coll. with article): In Nu 26:48, descendants of the clan of Jahzeel.</p>