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Azel

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A minor biblical figure, descendant of King Saul, appearing only in genealogical lists without narrative role or symbolic significance.

Detailed Definition
Azel appears in 1 Chronicles 8:37 and 9:43 as a son of Azel, part of the lineage of King Saul. Though obscure, his inclusion underscores the biblical emphasis on familial continuity and tribal identity. In poetry, such minor figures evoke themes of forgotten ancestry, the quiet persistence of lineage, and the dignity of those lost to historical memory yet preserved in sacred text.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Azel is part of the genealogical record in 1 Chronicles; In George Herbert’s "The Temple," obscure names like Azel affirm God’s remembrance; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Azel’s mention underscores the dignity of lineage; In John Keble’s "The Christian Year," Azel symbolizes the quiet faithfulness of the unknown; In Christina Rossetti’s devotional poetry, Azel’s name evokes the communion of saints; In T.S. Eliot’s "Four Quartets," minor figures like Azel illustrate the pattern of providence.
Additional Notes
Azel: Minor figure in 1 Chronicles 8:39 (Benjamite lineage); virtually no narrative. In poetry, Azel serves as an example of the “silent generations” in biblical genealogies—ideal for meditations on ancestry, divine providence in obscurity, or the humility of being a link in a chain. Useful in minimalist or liturgical verse that honors the unnamed faithful.
Also Known As
Azel son of Jeiel
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