Descendant of Reuben; father of Bela
Azaz
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 5:8.
עָזָזAzaz
The name means “strong one.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Azaz Written by AI
Azaz is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:8 as a descendant of Reuben, the eldest son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is identified as the father of Bela, who was a leader of the Reubenites. The genealogy in this chapter traces the descendants of Reuben and highlights some of the notable figures within the tribe. Azaz's mention in this context suggests that he was an ancestor of significant individuals within the tribe of Reuben. The Reubenites, along with the tribes of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, settled in the region east of the Jordan River. They were known for their military prowess and played a role in the defense of Israel's borders.
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
- 1 Chronicles 5:8
and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.