Lexical Definition
עֲזַזְיָהוּ ʻĂzazyâhûw (az-az-yaw'-hoo) Azaziah N:N-M-P
from עָזַז and יָהּ; Jah has strengthened
Azaziah.
- § Azaziah = "Jehovah is mighty"
- Azazjah, the name of three Israelites
1) a Levite musician in the reign of David who played the harp in the procession which brought the ark from Obed-edom to Jerusalem
2) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes
3) father of Hoshea, prince of the tribe of Ephraim when David took the census
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַעֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ | and Azaziah | 1Chr.15.21 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.21
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (׳י is mighty); — Οζ(ε)ιας (= עֻזִּיָּהוּ):
1. Levite names:
a. 1Chr 15:21 (strike out Kit).
b. 2Chr 31:13 (?Kit).
2. a Benjamite 1Chr 27:20 (Kit עֻזִּיָּהוּ; see also GrayProp. N. 295).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 15:21 · 27:20 |
| 2 Chronicles | 31:13 |
Profile
Male • Levite musician during David's reign
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Azaziah was a Levite musician who played the harp during the reign of King David (1 Chr 15:21).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.21;
- only referred to as Azaziah עֲזַזְיָהוּ.
Azaziah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:21 as one of the Levite musicians who played the harp during the reign of King David. He was part of the group of Levites appointed by David to lead the musical worship when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. The chapter describes the careful preparations and the joyous celebration that accompanied this significant event. Azaziah, along with other skilled musicians, played the harp "according to Alamoth," which may refer to a high pitch or a specific musical style. The inclusion of music and singing was an essential aspect of Israelite worship, and the Levites were given the responsibility of leading the people in praise and thanksgiving to God. Azaziah's role as a musician highlights the importance of music in the worship practices of ancient Israel.
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