Azal

See also: azal

English

Alternative forms

• Azel

Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew אָצַל ('atsal), of unclear meaning, variously interpreted as "very near" or "the way of escape shall be made easy".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæzəl/, /əˈzɑl/

Proper noun

Azal

1. A place near the western extremity of the valley near Jerusalem.
   • 1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Zechariah 14:5:

     And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: