Lexical Definition
יַעֲזִיָּהוּ Yaʻăzîyâhûw (yah-az-ee-yaw'-hoo) Jaaziah N:N-M-P
from יָעַז and יָהּ; emboldened of Jah
Jaaziah.
- § Jaaziah = "made bold by Jehovah"
- Jaazijah, an Israelite
1) a Levite, apparently the 3rd son or a descendant of Merari
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לְיַֽעֲזִיָּ֣הֽוּ | of Jaaziah | 1Chr.24.27 |
| יַעֲזִיָּ֥הֽוּ | Jaaziah | 1Chr.24.26 |
| Ιοζίασ | to Jaaziah | LXX.1Chr.24.27 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26
- son of: Merari (מְרָרִי)
- brother of: Mahli (מַחְלִי) and Mushi (מוּשִׁי)
- father of: Beno (בֵּן), Shoham (שֹׁהַם), Zaccur (זַכּוּר) and Ibri (עִבְרִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַעֲזִיָּ֫הוּ proper name, masculine Οζεια(ς), Levite name 1Chr 24:26; 1Chr 24:27, perhaps for עֻזִּיָּהוּ GrayProp. N. 291.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 24:26 · 24:27 |
Profile
Male • Son of Merari • Levite, descendant of Merari during David's reign.
Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Jaaziah was a Levite, a descendant of Merari through his son Beno, who served during King David's reign (1Ch.24.26-27).
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
- only referred to as Jaaziah יַעֲזִיָּהוּ;
- son of Merari מְרָרִי;
- a brother of Mahli מַחְלִי and Mushi מוּשִׁי;
- father of Beno בֵּן, Shoham שֹׁהַם, Zaccur זַכּוּר and Ibri עִבְרִי.
Jaaziah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 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.
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