Lexical Definition

‎עַזְבּוּק‎ ʻAzbûwq (az-book') Azbuk ^N:N-M-P
from ‎עַז‎ and the root of ‎בּוּקָה‎; stern depopulator

Azbuk.

• § Azbuk = "strong devastation"
• Azbuk, an Israelite

1) father of Nehemiah, leader of half the district of Beth Zur, and a repairer of the walls of Jerusalem under another Nehemiah

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.16
• father of: Nehemiah (נְחֶמְיָה)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎עַזְבּוּק‎ proper name, masculine father of one Nehemiah, a wall-builder Neh 3:16, Αζαβουχ, ᵐ5^L Εζδουκ.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

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Male • Returned builder • Father of Nehemiah, who repaired part of Jerusalem's wall

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azbuk was the father of Nehemiah, who repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall near the tombs of David (Neh 3:16).

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.16;
• only referred to as Azbuk עַזְבּוּק;
• father of Nehemiah נְחֶמְיָה.

Azbuk is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:16 as the father of Nehemiah, who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah the governor. This Nehemiah is not to be confused with the book's author, who was also named Nehemiah. Azbuk's son Nehemiah is described as repairing the section of the wall near the tombs of David, the house of the warriors, and the Water Gate. The fact that Nehemiah is identified by his father's name suggests that Azbuk was a well-known or respected figure in the community. The rebuilding of the wall was a significant project that required the participation and cooperation of many individuals and families, and Azbuk's son's involvement demonstrates the commitment of various families to the restoration of Jerusalem and its defenses.

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• Nehemiah (child)