அஸ்மாவேத் (1Ch 12:3)

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Azmaveth is mentioned in 1Ch.12.3 as the father of two of the Benjamite warriors, Jeziel and Pelet, who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. The fact that Azmaveth's sons were among David's supporters suggests that they had chosen to align themselves with David, even though their family was closely associated with Saul. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to trace the lineage of important individuals and to demonstrate the continuity of the people of Israel, even during times of political transition. when he was fleeing from King Saul. During this time, David had taken refuge among the Philistines, and a group of warriors from various tribes of Israel came to support him. Azmaveth, along with other skilled archers and slingers from the tribe of Benjamin, pledged their allegiance to David and fought alongside him. The fact that these warriors were willing to leave their homes and families to support David demonstrates their belief in his leadership and their commitment to his cause. The support of these warriors was crucial to David's eventual success in establishing his kingdom and uniting the tribes of Israel under his rule.

Names, relations and descriptions from TIPNR by STEP Bible / Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0