Bible Dictionary

Asahel

Made by God, the youngest son of Zeruiah, David’s sister. He was celebrated for his swiftness of foot. When fighting against Ish-bosheth at Gibeon, in the army of his brother Joab, he was put to deat…

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Made by God, the youngest son of Zeruiah, David’s sister. He was celebrated for his swiftness of foot. When fighting against Ish-bosheth at Gibeon, in the army of his brother Joab, he was put to death by Abner, whom he pursued from the field of battle (2 Sam. 2:18, 19). He is mentioned among David’s thirty mighty men (2 Sam. 23:24; 1 Chr. 11:26). Others of the same name are mentioned (2 Chr. 17:8; 31:13; Ezra 10:15).

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(made by God).

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary

AS'AHEL (whom God made). David's nephew, Joab's brother, noted for swiftness of foot; one of David's thirty heroes; killed by Abner at the battle of Gideon. ; 1 Chr 11:26; 1 Chr 27:7. A Levite. 2 Chr 17:8. Another Levite. 2 Chr 31:13. The father of one in Ezra's employ. Ezr 10:15.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

creature of God