The meaning of “עַזְרִיקָם”
Understanding ʻAzrîyqâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Azrikam. - § Azrikam = "help against the enemy" - Azrikam, the name of four Israelites 1) son of Neariah and descendant ...
עַזְרִיקָם
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 9:14 | “And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;” Word: עַזְרִיקָם (ʻAzrîyqâm) | |
| 2 Chronicles 28:7 | “And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king’s son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah that was next to the king.” Word: עַזְרִיקָם (ʻAzrîyqâm) | |
| Nehemiah 11:15 | “Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;” Word: עַזְרִיקָם (ʻAzrîyqâm) |