Old Testament · Major figure
Azariah
A common name held by several biblical figures, including priests, kings, and the youth known as Abed-Nego.
The name Azariah, meaning Yahweh has helped, is borne by numerous figures across the Old Testament. Notable individuals include a high priest under Solomon, a king of Judah, and the Hebrew youth renamed Abed-Nego who remained faithful to God in Babylon. These men served in various roles as prophets, priests, and royal officials, consistently highlighting themes of covenant faithfulness and divine assistance.
In the text
- Verses
- 41
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- 1 Kings 4:2
- Last appears
- Daniel 3:30
Where Azariah appears
41 verses · 18 chapters- 1 Kings 4Verses 2, 5
- 1 Chronicles 2Verses 8, 38–39
- 1 Chronicles 9Verse 11
- 2 Chronicles 15Verses 1, 8
- 2 Chronicles 21Verse 2
- 2 Chronicles 23Verse 1
- 2 Chronicles 26Verses 17, 20
- 2 Chronicles 28Verse 12
- 2 Chronicles 29Verse 12
- 2 Chronicles 31Verses 10, 13
- Ezra 7Verses 1, 3
- Nehemiah 3Verses 23–24
- Nehemiah 7Verse 7
- Nehemiah 8Verse 7
- Nehemiah 12Verse 33
- Daniel 1Verses 6–7, 11, 19
- Daniel 2Verses 17, 49
- Daniel 3Verses 12–14, 16, 19–20, 22–23, 26, 28–30
In the same books
- Hanani11 versesA prophet who rebuked King Asa and a leader who helped oversee Jerusalem's wall dedication.
- Hananiah40 versesA name shared by several men, most notably Daniel's companion who remained faithful to God in Babylon.
- Shemaiah39 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and various Levites and leaders.
- Obadiah18 versesA faithful servant of God who protected one hundred prophets during the reign of King Ahab.
- Iddo12 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and a royal official.
- Jeshua18 versesA prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
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