Azaziah עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ
Leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh under David
Who is Azaziah in the Bible?
Azaziah was a tribal leader appointed during King David's reign to oversee the half-tribe of Manasseh, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:20. He appears in a list of tribal leaders who were responsible for administrative and military matters throughout David's kingdom. The half-tribe of Manasseh, which settled east of the Jordan River, was strategically important for Israel's border defense, making Azaziah's leadership role a position of considerable responsibility. As the leader of his tribe, Azaziah would have organized warriors, commanded military forces, and represented his people's interests before the king. His mention in this administrative record reflects the organized tribal structure that David established to govern and defend the unified Israelite kingdom.
Biography
Azaziah is mentioned in 1Ch.27.20 as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the reign of King David. The chapter lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes in various administrative and military matters. Azaziah's position as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh suggests that he was a prominent figure within his tribe and had the trust of King David. The half-tribe of Manasseh settled on the east side of the Jordan River and played a significant role in the defense of Israel's borders. As the leader, Azaziah would have been responsible for organizing and commanding the warriors of his tribe, as well as representing their interests before the king.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:20
"over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ |