Lexical Definition

‎יַאֲזַנְיָה‎ Yaʼăzanyâh (yah-az-an-yaw') Jaazaniah N:N-M-P
or יַאֲזַנְיָהוּ Yaʼăzanyâhûw (yah-az-an-yaw'-hoo); from ‎אָזַן‎ and ‎יָהּ‎; heard of Jah

Jaazaniah. Compare ‎יְזַנְיָה‎.

1) a Judean, son of the Maachathite, a captain of the Judean forces who visited Gedaliah at Mizpah after Gedaliah had been appointed governor of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar
2) son of Shaphan, an elder of Israel in the days of Ezekiel
3) son of Azur, one of the princes of the people against whom Ezekiel was directed to prophesy
4) a Rechabite, son of Jeremiah the prophet

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
יַאֲזַנְיָ֤ה Jaazaniah Jer.35.3

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎יַאֲזַנְיָ֫הוּ‎ proper name, masculine (Yahweh heareth) — so 2Kgs 25:23; Ezek 8:11 ‎יַאֲזַנְיָה‎ Jer 35:3; Ezek 11:1 contracted ‎(וִ)יזַנְיָהוּ‎ Jer 40:8, ‎(וִ)יזַנְיָה‎ Jer 42:1 —

1. a JudÊan 2Kgs 25:33; Jer 40:8.

2. an elder of Israel, son of Shaphan Ezek 8:11.

3. son of Jeremiah Jer 35:3.

4. a leading JudÊan, son of Azur Ezek 11:1.

5. a leading JudÊan Jer 42:1 (= ‎עֲזַרְיָה‎ Jer 43:2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
2 Kings 25:23 · 25:33
Jeremiah 35:3 · 40:8 · 42:1 · 43:2
Ezekiel 8:11 · 11:1

Profile

Male • Son of Jeremiah • Son of Jeremiah; a Rechabite during Jeremiah's time.

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jaazaniah, the son of Jeremiah, was a Rechabite who was tested by the prophet Jeremiah for his obedience to his ancestor's commands (Jer.35.3).

Jaazaniah, the son of Jeremiah (not the prophet), is mentioned in Jeremiah 35:3 as a member of the Rechabite clan during the time of the prophet Jeremiah. The Rechabites were a nomadic tribe known for their strict adherence to the commands of their ancestor, Jonadab son of Rechab (Jer.35.6-7).

In this chapter, God instructs Jeremiah to bring the Rechabites into the temple and offer them wine to drink (Jer.35.2). Jaazaniah is specifically mentioned as one of the Rechabites who were brought in for this test (Jer.35.3).

The Rechabites, including Jaazaniah, refused to drink the wine, citing their ancestor's command to abstain from wine, live in tents, and not plant crops or vineyards (Jer.35.6-10). God then uses the Rechabites' obedience as a contrast to the disobedience of the people of Judah and Jerusalem, who had repeatedly refused to listen to God's commands (Jer.35.12-16).

Jaazaniah's inclusion in this narrative serves to highlight the faithfulness of the Rechabites and their commitment to their ancestor's commands, even in the face of pressure to conform to the surrounding culture. It also demonstrates God's desire for His people to show the same level of obedience and dedication to His commands.

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