Adiel (Hebrew: עדיאל) is a personal name meaning "ornament of God",[1] or possibly "God passes by".[2] It may refer to any of the following:
- The father of Azmaveth, who was treasurer under David and Solomon, mentioned only in 1 Chronicles 27:25.[2]
- A family head of the tribe of Simeon, who participated in driving out the Meunim, mentioned only in 1 Chronicles 4:36.[2]
- A priest mentioned only in 1 Chronicles 9:12, in the genealogy of Maasai.[2]
- Adiel (footballer) (born 1980), Brazilian football midfielder
According to Cheyne and Black, the "Aduel" of Tobit 1:1 has a name which is a Greek variant form of Adiel.[3]
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Easton, Matthew George (1897). "Adiel". Easton's Bible Dictionary (New and revised ed.). T. Nelson and Sons.
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