Azrikam עַזְרִיקָם
A Levite living in Jerusalem.
Who is Azrikam in the Bible?
Azrikam was a Levite who lived in Jerusalem after the Jewish people returned from Babylonian exile during the time of Nehemiah. He appears in two parallel genealogical lists in 1 Chronicles 9:14 and Nehemiah 11:15, where he is identified as a descendant of Hashabiah. As a Levite, Azrikam would have assisted the priests in conducting temple services and worship rituals. His inclusion in these post-exile records of Jerusalem's inhabitants indicates he played a role in the restoration of Jewish religious life and temple worship in the reconstructed community.
Biography
Azrikam was a Levite who lived in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah, after the return from Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in two parallel lists of the inhabitants of Jerusalem found in 1Ch.9.14 and Neh.11.15. In both passages, Azrikam is identified as a Levite and a descendant of Hashabiah. The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests in the temple services. Azrikam's presence in Jerusalem suggests he may have had duties related to the temple worship that was being reestablished at that time.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:14
"From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari;"
Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:15
"From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַזְרִיקָם |