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)
יַאֲזַנְיָ֧ה Jaazaniah Ezek.11.1

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 Azzur • Leader among the twenty-five men in Ezekiel's vision.

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Jaazaniah, the son of Azzur, was one of the twenty-five men in Ezekiel's vision who were devising iniquity and giving wicked counsel (Ezk.11.1).

Jaazaniah, the son of Azzur, is mentioned in Ezekiel 11:1 as one of the twenty-five men who appeared in Ezekiel's vision at the entrance of the east gate of the Lord's house. Along with Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, Jaazaniah is described as a leader among these men.

In the vision, God identifies these men as those who were devising iniquity and giving wicked counsel in the city (Ezk.11.2). They were encouraging the people to build houses and promising them safety, despite the impending judgment that God had revealed to Ezekiel (Ezk.11.3).

As a leader, Jaazaniah would have had significant influence over the people, but he used his position to lead them astray and promote false security. God condemns their actions and declares that He will bring judgment upon them and the city (Ezk.11.7-12).

Jaazaniah's presence in this vision highlights the corruption and wickedness of Jerusalem's leaders, who were leading the people away from God and toward destruction. It also demonstrates the severity of God's judgment against those who persist in sin and reject His warnings.

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