Azzur עַזּוּר
A leader who sealed Nehemiah's covenant.
Who is Azzur in the Bible?
Azzur was a leader of the Jewish people who sealed the covenant recorded in Nehemiah 10:17. After the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon and rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem, they gathered to confess their sins and renew their commitment to God's law. Azzur's inclusion among the signatories of this covenant indicates he held a position of authority and influence in the community. By placing his name on this agreement, Azzur pledged to uphold the covenant's commitments alongside other leaders, priests, and Levites, demonstrating his role in the spiritual restoration of the post-exilic Jewish community.
Biography
Azzur is listed in Neh.10.17 as one of the leaders of the people who sealed the covenant made in the time of Nehemiah. After the Israelites had returned from exile in Babylon and rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem, they gathered to confess their sins and commit to obeying God's law. Nehemiah 10 records the names of those who signed this agreement, including leaders, priests, Levites, and others. Azzur's presence on this list indicates he held some position of authority and influence among the people. By sealing the covenant, he was pledging to uphold its commitments.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 10:17
"Ater, Hezekiah, Azzur,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַזּוּר |