Azariah
Azariah, the descendant of Zadok, was a priest before the reign of King Solomon.
The name Azariah means “he that hears the Lord”
MalePriestTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books3 verses
Summary
A high priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 6:10; only referred to as Azariah (עֲזַרְיָה); a son of Johanan; father of Amariah.
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Alternative names
- עֲזַרְיָהAzariah
Mentions
- Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,
- Azariah was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,
- …the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,