Azariah
Azariah, the chief priest from the family of Zadok, served during the reign of King Hezekiah.
The name Azariah means “he that hears the Lord”
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Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Chronicles 31:10; only referred to as Azariah (עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּAzariah
Mentions
- …and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”
- Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.