Jaaziah יַעֲזִיָּ֫הוּ
Levite, descendant of Merari during David's reign.
Who is Jaaziah in the Bible?
Jaaziah was a Levite and descendant of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites, who lived during King David's reign. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:26-27 as part of the genealogical record documenting how David organized the Levites into groups for their service in the temple. As a descendant of Merari through his son Beno, Jaaziah would have been assigned specific duties related to temple worship, which typically included assisting the priests, singing, playing musical instruments, and maintaining the sacred spaces. His inclusion in this organizational record demonstrates the careful structuring of Israel's religious leadership and the important roles that Levites like Jaaziah played in maintaining proper worship during David's monarchy.
Biography
Jaaziah is mentioned in 1Ch.24.26-27 as a descendant of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. He is specifically identified as the son of Merari through his son Beno.
This passage describes the organization of the Levites during the reign of King David, who divided them into groups for their various duties in the service of the temple (1Ch.24.1-19). The descendants of Merari, including Jaaziah, were among those assigned specific roles and responsibilities.
As a Levite, Jaaziah would have been involved in various aspects of worship and service in the tabernacle and later the temple. The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests, singing, playing musical instruments, and maintaining the sacred spaces.
The mention of Jaaziah in this genealogical record serves to demonstrate the continuity of the Levitical lineage and the organization of their duties during David's reign. It also highlights the importance of the Levites in the worship and service of God.
Family
Siblings
Offspring
- Beno Tribe of LeviSon of JaaziahLevite from the family of MerariView full profile →
- Shoham Tribe of LeviSon of JaaziahMerarite Levite of the family of Jaaziah.View full profile →
- Zaccur Tribe of LeviSon of JaaziahMerarite Levite, son of JaaziahView full profile →
- Ibri Tribe of LeviSon of JaaziahA Levite of the family of Merari.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 24:26
"The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno."
- 1 Chronicles 24:27
"The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַעֲזִיָּ֫הוּ |
Jaaziah
Codex Vaticanus reads (Ozeid), which some take to suggest Uzziah (compare 27:25); see Curtis, Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Books of Chronicles, 274-75; See Kittel, at the place.
ja-a'-zi-el (ya`azi'el, "God strengthens"): In 1Ch 15:18, a Levite, one of the musicians appointed to play upon instruments at the bringing up of the ark by David. Kittel and Curt