Azariah
Azariah, the descendant of Zadok, served as high priest during the reign of King Solomon.
The name Azariah means “he that hears the Lord”
MalePriestTribe of LeviUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 4:2; only referred to as Azariah (עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ); a son of Ahimaaz; father of Johanan.
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Alternative names
- עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּAzariah
Mentions
- …and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;
- Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,