High priest during Solomon's reign, descendant of Zadok
Azariah
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 1 Kings 4:2.
עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּAzariah
The name means “he that hears the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Azariah Written by AI
Azariah, the descendant of Zadok, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:10 to 11 and Ezra 7:3 as the high priest who served during the reign of King Solomon. He was a descendant of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel, through the line of Eleazar. Azariah's father, Zadok, had been a prominent priest during the reigns of David and Solomon, known for his loyalty and faithfulness. As the high priest, Azariah would have held the most important religious position in the kingdom, being responsible for overseeing the temple worship, offering sacrifices, and mediating between the people and God. The fact that he served during Solomon's reign, a time of great prosperity and peace for Israel, highlights the significance of his role in maintaining the spiritual well-being of the nation.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Azariah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Whom Jehovah helps. (1.) Son of Ethan, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 2:8).
(2.) Son of Ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather Zadok as high priest (1 Chr. 6:9; 1 Kings 4:2) in the days of Solomon. He officiated at the consecration of the temple (1 Chr. 6:10).
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(3.) The son of Johanan, high priest in the reign of Abijah and Asa (2 Chr. 6:10, 11).
(4.) High priest in the reign of Uzziah, king of Judah (2 Kings 14:21; 2 Chr. 26:17-20). He was contemporary with the prophets Isaiah, Amos, and Joel.
(5.) High priest in the days of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 31:10-13). Of the house of Zadok.
(6.) Several other priests and Levites of this name are mentioned (1 Chr. 6:36; Ezra 7:1; 1 Chr. 9:11; Neh. 3:23, etc.).
(7.) The original name of Abed-nego (Dan. 1:6, 7, 11, 16). He was of the royal family of Judah, and with his other two companions remarkable for his personal beauty and his intelligence as well as piety.
(8.) The son of Oded, a remarkable prophet in the days of Asa (2 Chr. 15:1). He stirred up the king and the people to a great national reformation.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Kings 4:2
and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;
- 1 Chronicles 6:9
Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.