Azariah עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ
A Levite who helped purify the temple
Biography
Azariah son of Jehallelel was a Levite of the Kohath clan during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He participated in the cleansing and rededication of the temple ordered by Hezekiah, working alongside other Levites to carry out the purification rites (2Ch.29.12). The text does not mention any other events from Azariah's life.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:12
"Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ | H5838V |