Azariah עֲזַרְיָה

Male H5838Y 1 book

Levite who helped the people understand the Law

Biography

Azariah is mentioned in Neh.8.7 as one of the Levites who helped the people understand the Law of God during the time of Ezra. After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem, the people gathered to hear Ezra read from the Book of the Law. As Ezra read, the Levites, including Azariah, instructed the people and helped them comprehend the meaning of the text. This event marked a significant moment of spiritual renewal for the Jewish community, as they rediscovered the importance of God's Word and committed themselves to follow its teachings. Azariah's role as a Levite in this context was to assist in the teaching and explanation of the Law, ensuring that the people could understand and apply its principles to their lives.

In Scripture

1 biblical book ; 1 with study content
Nehemiah 1 verse
  • Nehemiah 8:7

    "Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law; and the people stayed in their place."

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew עֲזַרְיָה H5838Y