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ASAHEL.—1. The youngest son of Zeruiah, David’s sister, and the brother of Joab and Abishai. He was famous for his swiftness of foot, a much valued gift in ancient times. He was one of David’s thirty heroes, probably the third of the second three (2Sa_23:24). He was also commander of a division in David’s army (1Ch_27:7). He was slain by Ahner (2Sa_2:18-23). 2. A Levite, who taught the people in the reign of Jehoshaphat (2Ch_17:8). 3. A subordinate collector of offerings and tithes in the reign of Hezekiah (2Ch_31:18). 4. Father of Jonathan, who opposed Ezra’s action in connexion with the divorce of foreign wives (Ezr_10:16).