AZEL

a'-zel ('atsel, "noble"):

(1) A descendant of King Saul, through Jonathan (1 Chronicles 8:37; 9:43f).

(2) Azel, a'-zel, the King James Version Azal 'atsel; Asael; (Zechariah 14:5):

A place not far from Jerusalem. There may be an echo of the name in that of Wady Yasal, to the right of `Ain el-Loz, in Wady en-Nar.

Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'AZEL'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.