Azaziah עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ
Levite during Hezekiah's reign, in charge of offerings
Who is Azaziah in the Bible?
Azaziah was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah and held a position of significant trust in the temple administration (2 Chronicles 31:13). He was appointed by Hezekiah to oversee the distribution of freewill offerings that the people brought to the temple during a period of religious revival and worship reform. His responsibility involved ensuring that these offerings were fairly distributed among the priests and Levites according to their divisions and assigned duties. The fact that Hezekiah entrusted him with this important administrative role demonstrates that Azaziah was recognized as a dependable and capable leader who could manage the temple's resources and support the proper functioning of temple service.
Biography
Azaziah is mentioned in 2Ch.31.13 as one of the Levites appointed by King Hezekiah to oversee the distribution of the freewill offerings brought to the temple. During Hezekiah's reign, there was a revival of faith and a restoration of proper worship practices. The people brought an abundance of offerings, and Hezekiah appointed reliable men, including Azaziah, to ensure that these offerings were distributed fairly among the priests and Levites according to their divisions and duties. Azaziah's appointment to this role indicates that he was a trusted and responsible individual who could handle the important task of managing the offerings and ensuring that they were used for their intended purpose of supporting the temple service and personnel.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
"Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ |