The Definition of the word Azariah

Azariah

Whom Jehovah helps. (1.) Son of Ethan, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 2:8). "(2.) Son of Ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather Zadok as high priest (1 Chr. 6:9; 1 Kings 4:2) in the days of Solomon. He officiated at the consecration of the temple (1 Chr. 6:10). "(3.) The son of Johanan, high priest in the reign of Abijah and "Asa (2 Chr. 6:10, 11)." "(4.) High priest in the reign of Uzziah, king of Judah (2 Kings 14:21; 2 Chr. 26:17-20). He was contemporary with the prophets "Isaiah, Amos, and Joel." "(5.) High priest in the days of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 31:10-13). Of the house of Zadok. "(6.) Several other priests and Levites of this name are "mentioned (1 Chr. 6:36; Ezra 7:1; 1 Chr. 9:11; Neh. 3:23, etc.)." "(7.) The original name of Abed-nego (Dan. 1:6, 7, 11, 16). He "was of the royal family of Judah, and with his other two" companions remarkable for his personal beauty and his intelligence as well as piety. "(8.) The son of Oded, a remarkable prophet in the days of Asa (2 Chr. 15:1). He stirred up the king and the people to a great national reformation.