Azaz
Azaz, a descendant of Reuben, was the father of Bela.
The name Azaz means “strong one”
MaleTribe of ReubenDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:8; only referred to as Azaz (עָזָז); a son of Shema; father of Bela.
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Alternative names
- עָזָזAzaz
Mentions
- …and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.