Azariah עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ
A commander who helped crown Joash king
Who is Azariah in the Bible?
Azariah son of Jeroham was a military commander in the kingdom of Judah who played a crucial role in restoring rightful rule during a period of turmoil. He was one of several commanders of units of a hundred who made a covenant with Jehoiada the priest to overthrow Queen Athaliah, who had illegally seized the throne, and to crown the young king Joash in her place (2 Chronicles 23:1). Though the biblical text does not elaborate on his specific military contributions or background, Azariah's alliance with Jehoiada demonstrates the importance of military leadership in executing a significant coup that restored legitimate succession to Judah's throne.
Biography
Azariah son of Jeroham was one of the commanders of units of a hundred during the reign of Athaliah in Judah. He was part of a group of military leaders who entered into a covenant with Jehoiada the priest to overthrow the usurping Queen Athaliah and crown Joash, the rightful heir, as king (2Ch.23.1). The text identifies Azariah as one of the captains who allied with Jehoiada, but does not provide further details about his background or specific role in the events that followed.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 23:1
"Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ |