Lexical Summary Chazayah: Chazayah Original Word: חֲזָיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hazaiah From chazah and Yahh; Jah has seen; Chazajah, an Israelite -- Hazaiah. see HEBREW chazah see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chazah and Yah Definition "Yah has seen," a desc. of Judah NASB Translation Hazaiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲזָיָה proper name, masculine (Yah hath seen) one of the chiefs of the בְּנֵי יְהוּדָה Nehemiah 11:5. Topical Lexicon Biblical Setting Hazaiah appears only once in Scripture, in the record of those who resettled Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. “Maaseiah son of Baruch, son of Col-hozeh, son of Hazaiah, son of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah, lived in Jerusalem” (Nehemiah 11:5). The verse is part of the larger census that details the covenant community’s re-establishment in the holy city (Nehemiah 11:1-24). Historical Context 1. Post-exilic Restoration. Nehemiah’s leadership (circa 445 BC) focused on rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls and reordering communal life. By drawing lots (Nehemiah 11:1-2), one-tenth of the population relocated from the countryside to the capital to ensure that worship at the rebuilt temple would be supported and that the city would again shine as a testimony to surrounding nations. Significance of the Name Although Scripture does not elaborate on Hazaiah’s life, his name—containing the element for the covenant name of God—echoes prophetic expectation and divine oversight during Israel’s restoration. In a list where many names carry theological meanings, his presence underscores that every family, whether prominent or obscure, participates in fulfilling God’s redemptive purposes. Ministry Implications 1. Value of Hidden Servants. Hazaiah is not associated with dramatic exploits, yet his inclusion signals the Lord’s recognition of faithful generations that quietly advance His plan (Hebrews 6:10). Theological Themes • Restoration: Hazaiah’s lineage participates in the physical and spiritual rebuilding of Zion, prefiguring the ultimate restoration accomplished in Christ. Lessons for Contemporary Believers • God notices the unnamed tasks and the lesser-known servants who support His house. Related References Nehemiah 11:1-24; Genesis 38:5; Genesis 49:10; Jeremiah 29:11-14; Isaiah 2:2-3; Psalm 100:5; Hebrews 6:10. Forms and Transliterations חֲזָיָ֨ה חזיה chazaYah ḥă·zā·yāh ḥăzāyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 11:5 HEB: חֹ֠זֶה בֶּן־ חֲזָיָ֨ה בֶן־ עֲדָיָ֧ה NAS: the son of Hazaiah, the son KJV: the son of Hazaiah, the son INT: of Col-hozeh the son of Hazaiah the son of Adaiah 1 Occurrence |
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