Azariah עֲזַרְיָה
Grandfather of Ezra, descended from High Priests
Biography
Azariah is mentioned in 1Ch.6.13-14, 9:11, and Ezr.7.1 as the descendant of high priests. He was the father of Seraiah, who was the father of Ezra, who returned to Jerusalem to teach the Law.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:13
"Shallum became the father of Hilkiah. Hilkiah became the father of Azariah."
- 1 Chronicles 6:14
"Azariah became the father of Seraiah. Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak."
- 1 Chronicles 9:11
"and Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of God’s house;"
Ezra 1 verse
- Ezra 7:1
"Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲזַרְיָה | H5838L |