Azaliah

Azaliah was the father of Shaphan the scribe, who served during the reign of King Josiah of Judah.

The name Azaliah means “near the Lord”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 22:3; only referred to as Azaliah (אֲצַלְיָ֫הוּ); a son of Meshullam; father of Shaphan.

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Family members

Father: Meshullam
Children: Shaphan

Alternative names

אֲצַלְיָ֫הוּAzaliah

Mentions

2 Kings 22:3
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the scribe, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the house of the LORD, saying,
2 Chronicles 34:8
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God.