Adiel

Easton's Dictionary

Ornament of God. (1.) The father of Azmaveth, who was treasurer under David and Solomon (1 Chr. 27:25). (2.) A family head of the tribe of Simeon (1 Chr. 4:36). (3.) A priest (1 Chr. 9:12).

Smith's Dictionary

(ornament of God).

A prince of the tribe of Simeon, descended from the prosperous family of Shimei. (1 Chronicles 4:36) He took part in the murderous raid made by his tribe upon the peaceable Hamite shepherds of the valley of Gedor in the reign of Hezekiah. (B.C. about 711.) A priest, ancestor of Maasiai. (1 Chronicles 9:12) Ancestor of Azmaveth, David’s treasurer. (1 Chronicles 27:25) (B.C. 1050.)