Overview
The Bible addresses azel across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Moza, Rapha and Obadiah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Ishmael.
Key Bible verses about azel
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
People in the Bible and azel
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying azel for yourself
- Begin with 1 Chronicles 8:37, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Ishmael and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Moza, Rapha and Obadiah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about azel?
The Bible addresses azel across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Moza, Rapha and Obadiah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Ishmael.
How many Bible verses are about azel?
The Bible references azel in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention azel?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Chronicles 8:37: “And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:”
Which people in the Bible are associated with azel?
Ishmael.
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