Lexical Summary Yachtseel: Jahzeel Original Word: יַחְצְאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jahzeel From chatsah and 'el; God will allot; Jachtseel, an Israelite -- Jahzeel. Compare Yachtsiy'el. see HEBREW chatsah see HEBREW 'el see HEBREW Yachtsiy'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chatsah and el Definition "God apportions," a son of Naphtali NASB Translation Jahzeel (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַחְצְאֵל, יַחְצִיאֵל proper name, masculine (God divideth, apportioneth) — son of Naphtali; ׳יַחְצְ Genesis 46:24 (ᵐ5 Ασιηλ, ᵐ5L Ιασνηλ), Numbers 26:48 (Σαηλ, Ασιηλ) = ׳יַחֲצִי 1 Chronicles 7:13 (Ιεισιηλ, ᵐ5L Ιασσιηλ). Topical Lexicon Name and MeaningThe Hebrew יַחְצְאֵל (Jahzeel) means “God apportions.” The name itself declares that every inheritance within Israel is allotted by divine sovereignty. Biblical Occurrences Historical Setting Jahzeel is listed in Genesis among the seventy members of Jacob’s household who entered Egypt during the famine: “The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem” (Genesis 46:24). His inclusion secures Naphtali’s full representation in the new setting of Egypt, preserving covenant continuity. Four centuries later, at the plains of Moab, Moses’ second census again singles out Jahzeel’s line: “These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel” (Numbers 26:48). The clan’s survival across generations testifies to divine preservation through slavery, the Exodus, and the wilderness. Clan Identity and Allotment Jahzeel’s descendants—the Jahzeelites—formed one of four Naphtalite families (Numbers 26:48-50). Although the Book of Joshua does not assign them a separate city, they shared the tribe’s northern inheritance stretching from the Sea of Galilee to Mount Naphtali (Joshua 19:32-39). Positioned on Israel’s northern frontier, the Jahzeelites participated in defending the land during the turbulent period of the Judges and the early monarchy. Covenantal Significance Jacob’s blessing over Naphtali promised freedom and fruitfulness (Genesis 49:21), while Moses spoke of favor and abundance (Deuteronomy 33:23). As Naphtali’s first-listed son, Jahzeel embodied these promises, and his ongoing clan presence in the censuses affirms that not one word of blessing failed (Joshua 21:45). Theological Reflections “God apportions” anticipates the New Testament assurance that the Father “has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light” (Colossians 1:12). The Jahzeelites foreshadow a redeemed multitude, each with a divinely assigned portion (1 Peter 1:4). Their name reminds believers that giftings, callings, and eternal inheritance are sovereignly distributed and securely held. Ministry Applications • Individual Worth: Jahzeel appears only twice, yet Scripture preserves his name, encouraging every believer that God remembers each member of His covenant family. Key Verses Genesis 46:24 – “The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.” Numbers 26:48 – “These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni.” Summary Jahzeel, “God apportions,” stands as the progenitor of a Naphtalite clan. Though mentioned briefly, his lineage traverses slavery, wilderness, and conquest, illustrating God’s meticulous faithfulness to preserve every promised heir and to allot to each a secure inheritance within His unfolding redemptive plan. Forms and Transliterations יַחְצְאֵ֥ל יחצאל לְיַ֨חְצְאֵ֔ל ליחצאל lə·yaḥ·ṣə·’êl leYachtzeEl ləyaḥṣə’êl yachtzeEl yaḥ·ṣə·’êl yaḥṣə’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:24 HEB: וּבְנֵ֖י נַפְתָּלִ֑י יַחְצְאֵ֥ל וְגוּנִ֖י וְיֵ֥צֶר NAS: of Naphtali: Jahzeel and Guni KJV: of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, INT: the sons of Naphtali Jahzeel and Guni and Jezer Numbers 26:48 2 Occurrences |
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