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) |
|---|---|---|
| עֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ | Azaziah | 1Chr.27.20 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.20
- father of: Hoshea (הוֹשֵׁעַ)
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 • Manasseh leader • Leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh under David
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Azaziah was the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the reign of King David (1 Chr 27:20).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.20;
- only referred to as Azaziah עֲזַזְיָהוּ;
- father of Hoshea הוֹשֵׁעַ.
Azaziah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:20 as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the reign of King David. The chapter lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes in various administrative and military matters. Azaziah's position as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh suggests that he was a prominent figure within his tribe and had the trust of King David. The half-tribe of Manasseh settled on the east side of the Jordan River and played a significant role in the defense of Israel's borders. As the leader, Azaziah would have been responsible for organizing and commanding the warriors of his tribe, as well as representing their interests before the king.
All entries for Azaziah: עֲזַזְיָהוּ
Related Profiles:
- Hoshea (child)