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People

Azgad

Azgad was the ancestor of 1,222 (or 2,322) exiles who returned to Jerusalem.

The name Azgad means “a strong army; a gang of robbers”

MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament2 books3 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezra 2:12; only referred to as Azgad (עַזְגָּד).

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Azgad

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Mentions

  1. Ezra 2:12
    …the descendants of Azgad, 1,222;
  2. Ezra 8:12
    …from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men;
  3. Nehemiah 7:17
    …the descendants of Azgad, 2,322;