Azariah
Azariah son of Obed was one of the commanders who supported Jehoiada in making Joash king.
The name Azariah means “he that hears the Lord”
MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 23:1b; only referred to as Azariah (עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ); a son of Obed.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּAzariah
Mentions
- Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.