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Asael is an ancient biblical Hebrew name with profound and moving significance. The name is composed of two parts: 'asa' meaning to make, create, or act, and 'El' which is one of the names of God. The literal meaning of the name is 'God has made,' 'made by God,' or 'work of God,' expressing the idea that the person bearing this name is a special divine creation, the handiwork of the Holy One, Blessed be He. The name conveys a sense of divine purpose, of a person created for a specific mission and carrying within a spark of holiness. In the Bible, Asael was a prominent and fascinating figure - one of the three sons of Zeruiah, brother to Joab and Abishai. He was particularly known for his agility and remarkable speed, so much so that it is said of him in the Book of Samuel II that he was 'as light of foot as a wild gazelle,' meaning as swift as a deer in the field. Asael served as a military commander in King David's army and was one of his renowned warriors. His tragic story is told during the war between the House of David and the House of Saul, when he pursued Abner son of Ner, Saul's army commander, and despite Abner's warnings to stop chasing him, Asael persisted stubbornly and was killed by Abner. Asael's death was a significant event that influenced the course of events in the Kingdom of Israel and caused prolonged hostility between Joab and Abner. The name Asael carries deep spiritual messages. It reminds us that every person is a unique creation of the Creator, and that each has a special purpose in the world. The name encourages faith in divine providence and in the fact that a person is not the product of randomness but part of a greater plan. Additionally, the biblical figure of Asael teaches about courage, loyalty, and dedication, but also about the importance of balance between bravery and discretion. The name is suitable for parents seeking a rare biblical name with deep spiritual meaning, a name that connects ancient tradition with values of purposefulness and divine providence. It is a name with a gentle and musical sound, easy to pronounce yet rare enough to grant uniqueness to its bearer.

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Asael | Assael | Asahel

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2 Samuel 2:18 - Now Asahel was as light of foot as a wild gazelle

In Kabbalah, the name Asael represents the connection between divine creation and human action. The letter Ayin symbolizes a seeing eye and deep insight, the root 'asa' represents the power of action and creation, while 'El' connects all these to the divine source. The name carries energy of purposefulness and spiritual mission.

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Asahel son of Zeruiah (Biblical figure) | Asael Gross (Israeli artist)

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