Lexical Definition
עָזָז ʻÂzâz (aw-zawz') Azaz N:N-M-P
from עָזַז; strong
Azaz.
- § Azaz = "strong"
- Azaz, an Israelite
1) a Reubenite, father of Bela
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עָזָ֔ז | Azaz | 1Chr.5.8 |
| Αζάζ | Ahaz | LXX.1Chr.9.41 • LXX.1Chr.9.42 |
| of Azaz | LXX.1Chr.5.8 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.8
- son of: Shema (שֶׁמַע)
- father of: Bela (בֶּלַע)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עָזָז proper name, masculine Reubenite name 1Chr 5:8, Οζουζ, ᵐ5L Ιωαζαζ. (Ginsbmargin עָזֵז, עָזָן, עַזָּן, compare Baer100).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 5:8 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shema • Descendant of Reuben; father of Bela
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Azaz, a descendant of Reuben, was the father of Bela (1 Chr 5:8).
- A man from the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.8;
- only referred to as Azaz עָזָז;
- a son of Shema שֶׁמַע;
- father of Bela בֶּלַע.
Azaz is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:8 as a descendant of Reuben, the eldest son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is identified as the father of Bela, who was a leader of the Reubenites. The genealogy in this chapter traces the descendants of Reuben and highlights some of the notable figures within the tribe. Azaz's mention in this context suggests that he was an ancestor of significant individuals within the tribe of Reuben. The Reubenites, along with the tribes of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, settled in the region east of the Jordan River. They were known for their military prowess and played a role in the defense of Israel's borders.
All entries for Azaz: עָזָז