Azariah עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ
A Levite who helped purify the temple
Who is Azariah in the Bible?
Azariah son of Jehallel was a Merarite Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He played a key role in the religious reform of his time by helping to purify and rededicate the temple when Hezekiah ordered the cleansing of this sacred space (2 Chronicles 29:12). As a member of the Merari clan, one of the three divisions of Levites, Azariah participated in the physical and ceremonial work required to restore the temple to proper worship. His involvement in this restoration effort reflects the broader spiritual renewal that took place under Hezekiah's leadership, marking an important moment of national religious reform in Judah's history.
Biography
Azariah son of Jehallel was a Levite of the Merari clan during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. When Hezekiah ordered the cleansing and rededication of the temple, Azariah was one of the Levites who helped carry out the purification work (2Ch.29.12). No other details are given about his life or responsibilities.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:12
"Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ |