An official in King Ahaz's household.
Azrikam
Named in 1 verse of 2 Chronicles, first in 2 Chronicles 28:7.
עַזְרִיקָםAzrikam
The name means “help, revenging.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Azrikam Written by AI
Azrikam was an official who served in the royal court of King Ahaz of Judah. He held the position of being in charge of the palace, which was an important role in the king's administration. 2 Chronicles 28:7 records that Azrikam was killed by Zichri, a mighty warrior from Ephraim, during a time of war between Judah and Israel. This occurred when Ahaz was facing military threats from both Israel and Syria, and had turned away from fully following the Lord.
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 28:7
Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, killed Maaseiah the son of the king, Azrikam the governor of the palace, and Elkanah the second to the king.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.