Azariah עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ
A commander who supported Joash's coronation
Biography
Azariah son of Obed was a military commander during the reign of King Joash of Judah. He was one of the captains of hundreds who allied with Jehoiada the priest to overthrow Queen Athaliah and crown Joash as the rightful king (2Ch.23.1). The text does not provide any other information about this Azariah's background or later life.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 23:1
"In the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into a covenant with him."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ | H5838T |