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Jaaziah
Jaaziel, the strength of the Lord
יַעֲזִיָּ֫הוּ ya.a.ziy.ya.hu
Jaaziah (Hebrew: יַעֲזִיָּ֫הוּ, ya.a.ziy.ya.hu) means “Jaaziel, the strength of the Lord”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In 2024 it was given to 6 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Appears with Beno in 1 Chronicles 24.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Jaaziah
father of Beno
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2024 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2024 | 6 | Falling |
| All-time total | 227 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 24 in 2017 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 24:26 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 24:27 |
| Cross-references | 8 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Beno co-occurrence Appears with Beno in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Zaccur co-occurrence Appears with Zaccur in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Shoham co-occurrence Appears with Shoham in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Ibri co-occurrence Appears with Ibri in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Merari co-occurrence Appears with Merari in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Mushi co-occurrence Appears with Mushi in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Mahli co-occurrence Appears with Mahli in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Isaiah root Shares the element -yah, “Yahweh”.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Merari (H4847);
brother of: Mahli (H4249) and Mushi (H4187);
father of: Beno (H1121B), Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Jaaziah = "made bold by Jehovah"
a Levite, apparently the 3rd son or a descendant of Merari
Jaaziah was a Levite, a descendant of Merari through his son Beno, who served during King David's reign.
The biblical story
Jaaziah is mentioned in 1Ch.24.26-27 as a descendant of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. He is specifically identified as the son of Merari through his son Beno.
This passage describes the organization of the Levites during the reign of King David, who divided them into groups for their various duties in the service of the temple (1Ch.24.1-19). The descendants of Merari, including Jaaziah, were among those assigned specific roles and responsibilities.
As a Levite, Jaaziah would have been involved in various aspects of worship and service in the tabernacle and later the temple. The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests, singing, playing musical instruments, and maintaining the sacred spaces.
The mention of Jaaziah in this genealogical record serves to demonstrate the continuity of the Levitical lineage and the organization of their duties during David's reign. It also highlights the importance of the Levites in the worship and service of God.
Key verses
Jaaziah appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.
1 Chronicles 24:26 -
The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.
1 Chronicles 24:27
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1 Chronicles (2)
- 1 Chronicles 24:26
- 1 Chronicles 24:27