Levite, descendant of Merari during David's reign.
Jaaziah
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 24:26.
יַעֲזִיָּ֫הוּJaaziah
The name means “Jaaziel, the strength of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Merari
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Jaaziah Written by AI
Jaaziah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:26 to 27 as a descendant of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. He is specifically identified as the son of Merari through his son Beno. This passage describes the organization of the Levites during the reign of King David, who divided them into groups for their various duties in the service of the temple (1 Chronicles 24:1 to 19). The descendants of Merari, including Jaaziah, were among those assigned specific roles and responsibilities. As a Levite, Jaaziah would have been involved in various aspects of worship and service in the tabernacle and later the temple. The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests, singing, playing musical instruments, and maintaining the sacred spaces. The mention of Jaaziah in this genealogical record serves to demonstrate the continuity of the Levitical lineage and the organization of their duties during David's reign. It also highlights the importance of the Levites in the worship and service of God.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Comforted by Jehovah, a descendant of Merari the Levite (1 Chr. 24:26,27).
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 24:26
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno.
- 1 Chronicles 24:27
The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.