Boy Old Testament Rare
Azaziah
strength of the Lord
עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ a.zaz.ya.hu
Azaziah (Hebrew: עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ, a.zaz.ya.hu) means “strength of the Lord”, by traditional interpretation. Three men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a Levite. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Amasai.
Which Azaziah?
Three men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
-
Azaziah
-
Azaziah
-
Azaziah
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 3 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 15:21 |
| Last appears | 2 Chronicles 31:13 |
| Cross-references | 23 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jerimoth co-occurrence Appears with Jerimoth in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Ismachiah co-occurrence Appears with Ismachiah in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Asahel co-occurrence Appears with Asahel in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Mahath co-occurrence Appears with Mahath in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Jehiel co-occurrence Appears with Jehiel in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Jozabad co-occurrence Appears with Jozabad in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Benaiah co-occurrence Appears with Benaiah in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Eliel co-occurrence Appears with Eliel in 2 Chronicles 31.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.21
§ Azaziah = "Jehovah is mighty"
1) a Levite musician in the reign of David who played the harp in the procession which brought the ark from Obed-edom to Jerusalem
2) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes
3) father of Hoshea, prince of the tribe of Ephraim when David took the census
Azaziah was a Levite musician who played the harp during the reign of King David (1Ch.15.21).
The biblical story
Azaziah is mentioned in 1Ch.15.21 as one of the Levite musicians who played the harp during the reign of King David. He was part of the group of Levites appointed by David to lead the musical worship when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. The chapter describes the careful preparations and the joyous celebration that accompanied this significant event. Azaziah, along with other skilled musicians, played the harp "according to Alamoth," which may refer to a high pitch or a specific musical style. The inclusion of music and singing was an essential aspect of Israelite worship, and the Levites were given the responsibility of leading the people in praise and thanksgiving to God. Azaziah's role as a musician highlights the importance of music in the worship practices of ancient Israel.
Key verses
Azaziah appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
-
And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed–edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.
1 Chronicles 15:21
Show all 1 reference
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 15:21