Priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall
Azariah
Named in 3 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 7:7.
עֲזַרְיָהAzariah
The name means “he that hears the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Azariah Written by AI
Azariah is mentioned in Nehemiah 7:7:2, and Nehemiah 12:33 as a priest who was involved in the events surrounding the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall and the restoration of the Jewish community during the time of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 7:7, Azariah is listed among the priests who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, indicating that he was part of the first group of exiles to return from Babylon. In Nehemiah 10:2, Azariah is one of the priests who signed the covenant, pledging to follow the Law of God and support the temple and its services. Finally, in Nehemiah 12:33, Azariah is mentioned as one of the priests who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, a significant event marking the completion of the rebuilding efforts and the restoration of the city's defenses. Azariah's involvement in these key events highlights his role as a prominent priest during this period of Jewish history.
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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
- Nehemiah 7:7
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:
- Nehemiah 10:2
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
- Nehemiah 12:33
along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.