Asahel: Made by God, the youngest son of Zeruiah, David's sister. He was
celebrated for his swiftness of foot. When fighting against
Ish-bosheth at Gibeon, in the army of his brother Joab, he was put to
death by Abner, whom he pursued from the field of battle
(2 Samuel 2:18,19)
He is mentioned among David's thirty mighty men
(2 Samuel 23:24; 1 Chronicles 11:26)
Others of the same name are mentioned
(2 Chronicles 17:8; 31:13; Ezra 10:15)
