Lexical Definition
עַזְרִיקָם ʻAzrîyqâm (az-ree-kawm') Azrikam N:N-M-P
from עֵזֶר and active participle of קוּם; help of an enemy
Azrikam.
- § Azrikam = "help against the enemy"
- Azrikam, the name of four Israelites
1) son of Neariah and descendant of Zerubbabel of the royal line of Judah
2) a Benjamite, eldest son of Azel and descendant of Saul
3) a Levite, ancestor of Shemaiah in the time of Nehemiah
4) governor of the palace of king Ahaz of Judah and victim of murder by Zichri
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עַזְרִיקָ֖ם | Azrikam | 2Chr.28.7 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.28.7
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַזְרִיקָם proper name, masculine Εζρεικαν, Εζρικαμ etc.,
1. descendant of David 1Chr 3:23.
2. prince in Judah 2Chr 28:7.
3. Benjamite 1Chr 8:38; 1Chr 9:44.
4. Levite 1Chr 9:14; Neh 11:15.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 3:23 · 8:38 · 9:14 · 9:44 |
| 2 Chronicles | 28:7 |
| Nehemiah | 11:15 |
Profile
Male • Ahaz's official • An official in King Ahaz's household.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Azrikam was an official in charge of King Ahaz's palace.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.28.7;
- only referred to as Azrikam עַזְרִיקָם.
Azrikam was an official who served in the royal court of King Ahaz of Judah. He held the position of being in charge of the palace, which was an important role in the king's administration. 2 Chronicles 28:7 records that Azrikam was killed by Zichri, a mighty warrior from Ephraim, during a time of war between Judah and Israel. This occurred when Ahaz was facing military threats from both Israel and Syria, and had turned away from fully following the Lord.
All entries for Azrikam: עַזְרִיקָם