Descendant of Zadok, a priest before Solomon's reign
Azariah
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in 1 Chronicles 6:10.
עֲזַרְיָהAzariah
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 as a priest before the reign of King Solomon. Zadok was a prominent priest during the reigns of David and Solomon, known for his loyalty and faithfulness. As the descendant of Zadok, Azariah would have held a significant position within the priesthood. The fact that he is mentioned by name suggests that he played an important role in the religious affairs of the kingdom during Solomon's reign. The priesthood was responsible for overseeing the temple worship, offering sacrifices, and teaching the people the laws of God. As a descendant of Zadok, Azariah would have been part of the line of priests chosen by God to serve in the temple.
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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 Chronicles 6:10
Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,
- 1 Chronicles 6:11
Azariah was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,
- Ezra 7:3
the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.