Son of Maaseiah, repairer of Jerusalem's wall
Azariah
Named in 2 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 3:23.
עֲזַרְיָהAzariah
The name means “he that hears the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Maaseiah
About Azariah Written by AI
Azariah, the son of Maaseiah, is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:23 to 24 as one of the people who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. He is described as repairing the section of the wall near his house, which suggests that he lived in Jerusalem and had a personal stake in the city's restoration. The rebuilding of the wall was a significant project undertaken by Nehemiah and the returned exiles to secure and strengthen Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. Azariah's contribution to this effort, along with that of many others, demonstrates the unity and dedication of the Jewish community in restoring their city and their faith. The fact that he repaired the section near his own house also highlights the personal responsibility and ownership that individuals took in the rebuilding process.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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).
Read the rest of the entry
(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
- Nehemiah 3:23
Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house.
- Nehemiah 3:24
After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.