Azariah עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ
Son of Nathan, an official in Solomon's court
Who is Azariah in the Bible?
Azariah, son of Nathan, was an official in King Solomon's court who held a supervisory role over other royal officers (1 Kings 4:5). His father Nathan was likely a prominent figure, possibly the prophet who served during the reigns of David and Solomon. As one of Solomon's trusted administrators, Azariah would have been responsible for implementing royal policies and overseeing various aspects of the kingdom's governance. His appointment reflects Solomon's reliance on capable, faithful individuals to manage the expanding bureaucracy of his reign.
Biography
Azariah, the son of Nathan, is mentioned in 1Ki.4.5 as one of the officials in King Solomon's court. He is described as being "over the officers," suggesting that he held a supervisory role over other officials in the royal administration. The fact that Azariah is specifically identified as the son of Nathan indicates that his father was likely a prominent figure, possibly the same Nathan who was a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. Azariah's position in the court demonstrates the importance of having trusted and capable individuals to assist in the governance of the kingdom. As an official under Solomon, Azariah would have been involved in implementing the king's policies and overseeing various aspects of the kingdom's administration.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:5
"Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ |