The Hebrew name Yâzîyz, represented by H3151, means he will make prominent. The term identifies a specific individual named Jaziz. It appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the entire Bible, marking it as a highly specific personal name rather than a common term.
The single appearance of H3151 is in a list of royal administrators. In 1 Chronicles 27:31, Jaziz is identified as "the Hagerite" who was placed "over the flocks" that belonged to king H4428 David. This passage details the structured oversight of the royal substance H7399, positioning Jaziz as one of the key rulers H8269 responsible for a portion of the king's wealth.
Several related words in the surrounding text clarify the role and context of Jaziz:
- H1905 Hagrîy (a Hagrite or member of a certain Arabian clan): This term specifies Jaziz's lineage, identifying him as a Hagerite. The Hagarites are mentioned elsewhere as a clan that Israel went to war with 1 Chronicles 5:19.
- H8269 sar (a head person... ruler, steward): This word defines Jaziz's position within King David's administration. He was not merely a shepherd but a ruler or steward appointed over the king's assets.
- H6629 tsôʼn (a collective name for a flock): This specifies the exact property under Jaziz's management. It highlights a key component of agricultural wealth for the monarchy.
The mention of H3151 provides a specific, historical insight into the administration of King David's kingdom.
- Royal Administration: The listing of Jaziz demonstrates the highly organized structure of David's government, where specific rulers H8269 were assigned to manage distinct assets like flocks H6629 as part of the king's substance H7399 1 Chronicles 27:31.
- Service of a Hagerite: Jaziz is identified as a Hagerite H1905, a member of a non-Israelite clan. His appointment to a position of trust over royal property suggests that David's administration valued skill and employed officials from diverse backgrounds, even from groups with whom Israel had previously been in conflict 1 Chronicles 5:10.
- Source of Royal Wealth: The specific appointment of an overseer for the royal flocks H6629 underscores the importance of livestock as a major component of the monarchy's wealth and resources during this period.
In summary, H3151 Yâzîyz is not a theological concept but the proper name of a historical figure. His sole mention in scripture provides a valuable window into the detailed administration and diverse personnel of king H4428 David's court. Jaziz the Hagerite H1905, as the ruler H8269 over the royal flocks H6629, illustrates the practical organization required to manage the wealth of the Israelite monarchy.
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