Son of King Jehoshaphat of Judah
Azariahu
Named in 1 verse of 2 Chronicles, first in 2 Chronicles 21:2.
עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּAzariah
Also called Azariah.
- Father
- Jehoshaphat
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Azariahu Written by AI
Azariahu is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 21:2 as one of the sons of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. This is an alternate spelling of the name Azariah, which appears in the same verse. Azariahu was a brother of Jehoram, who succeeded Jehoshaphat as king. Jehoshaphat gave his sons many gifts of silver, gold, and valuable possessions, along with fortified cities in Judah. However, he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn. The text does not provide further details about Azariahu's life or role in the kingdom. The mention of Azariahu and his brothers receiving gifts and cities from their father suggests that Jehoshaphat sought to provide for his sons and ensure their well-being, even as he passed the throne to his eldest son.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Chronicles 21:2
Jehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.