Levite musician during David's reign
Azaziah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 15:21.
עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּAzaziah
The name means “strength of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Azaziah Written by AI
Azaziah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:21 as one of the Levite musicians who played the harp during the reign of King David. He was part of the group of Levites appointed by David to lead the musical worship when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. The chapter describes the careful preparations and the joyous celebration that accompanied this significant event. Azaziah, along with other skilled musicians, played the harp "according to Alamoth," which may refer to a high pitch or a specific musical style. The inclusion of music and singing was an essential aspect of Israelite worship, and the Levites were given the responsibility of leading the people in praise and thanksgiving to God. Azaziah's role as a musician highlights the importance of music in the worship practices of ancient Israel.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Azaziah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Whom Jehovah strengthened. (1.) One of the Levitical harpers in the temple (1 Chr. 15:21).
(2.) The father of Hoshea, who was made ruler over the Ephraimites (1 Chr. 27:20).
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(3.) One who had charge of the temple offerings (2 Chr. 31:13).
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 15:21
And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.