Lexical Definition
אֲצַלְיָהוּ ʼĂtsalyâhûw (ats-al-yaw'-hoo) Azaliah N:N-M-P
from אָצַל and יָהּ prolonged; Jah has reserved
Azaliah.
- § Azaliah = "Jehovah (Yahweh) has reserved (set apart)"
- Atsaljah, an Israelite
1) the father of Shaphan the scribe
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲצַלְיָ֤הוּ | Azaliah | 2Kgs.22.3 |
| אֲצַלְיָ֜הוּ | Azaliah | 2Chr.34.8 |
| Εσελίου | of Azaliah | LXX.2Kgs.22.3 • LXX.2Chr.34.8 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.3
- son of: Meshullam (מְשֻׁלָּם)
- father of: Shaphan (שָׁפָן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲצַלְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (Yahweh hath reserved, or set apart) father of Shaphan the scribe 2Kgs 22:3; 2Chr 34:8.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 22:3 |
| 2 Chronicles | 34:8 |
Profile
Male • Son of Meshullam • Father of Shaphan the scribe during Josiah's reign
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Azaliah was the father of Shaphan the scribe, who served during the reign of King Josiah of Judah (2 Ki 22:3; 2 Chr 34:8).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.3;
- only referred to as Azaliah אֲצַלְיָהוּ;
- a son of Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם;
- father of Shaphan שָׁפָן.
Azaliah is mentioned in the Old Testament as the father of Shaphan the scribe. Shaphan played a significant role during the reign of King Josiah of Judah, who initiated religious reforms and the restoration of the temple in Jerusalem. In 2 Kings 22:3 and 2 Chronicles 34:8, Shaphan is introduced as "the son of Azaliah" when he is sent by King Josiah to oversee the repairs of the temple. As the father of a prominent scribe and official in the royal court, Azaliah was likely a respected figure himself. His son Shaphan's involvement in the discovery of the Book of the Law during the temple repairs was a pivotal moment in Josiah's reforms and the spiritual revival of Judah.
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