Azariah עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ
A Levite who helped purify the temple
Who is Azariah in the Bible?
Azariah son of Jehallelel was a Kohathite Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah (2 Chronicles 29:12). He played an important role in the ceremonial purification and rededication of the temple, working alongside other Levites to carry out the sacred cleansing rites that Hezekiah had ordered. While the biblical record provides limited details about his life beyond this temple service, Azariah's participation highlights the essential role that Levites played in maintaining Israel's religious practices and spiritual renewal during periods of reform.
Biography
Azariah son of Jehallelel was a Levite of the Kohath clan during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He participated in the cleansing and rededication of the temple ordered by Hezekiah, working alongside other Levites to carry out the purification rites (2Ch.29.12). The text does not mention any other events from Azariah's life.
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 |