The meaning of “עֲזַזְיָהוּ”
Understanding ʻĂzazyâhûw reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Azaziah. - § Azaziah = "Jehovah is mighty" - Azazjah, the name of three Israelites 1) a Levite musician in the reign of ...
עֲזַזְיָהוּ
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 15:21 | “And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed–edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.” Word: עֲזַזְיָהוּ (ʻĂzazyâhûw) | |
| 1 Chronicles 27:20 | “Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:” Word: עֲזַזְיָהוּ (ʻĂzazyâhûw) | |
| 2 Chronicles 31:13 | “And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.” Word: עֲזַזְיָהוּ (ʻĂzazyâhûw) |