BIBLE DICTIONARY
Asahel
God hath made.

Youngest son of Zeruiah, one of David's 30 heroes (2 Sam. 23: 24) and a commander in his army (1 Chr. 27: 7); celebrated for his swiftness of foot, an accomplishment much valued in ancient times; slain by Abner (2 Sam. 2: 18-32); Joab's revenge (2 Sam. 3: 27-30; see also 1 Chr. 2: 16; 1 Chr. 11: 26). Three other persons, 2 Chr. 17: 8; 2 Chr. 31: 13; Ezra 10: 15.