Lexical Summary Azazyahu: Azazyahu Original Word: עֲזַזְיָהוּ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Azaziah From azaz and Yahh; Jah has strengthened; Azazjah, the name of three Israelites -- Azaziah. see HEBREW azaz see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azaz and Yah Definition "Yah is mighty," three Isr. NASB Translation Azaziah (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (׳י is mighty); — Οζ(ε)ιας (= עֻזִּיָּהוּ): 1 Levite names: a. 1 Chronicles 15:21 (strike out Kit). b.2Chronicles 31:13 (?Kit). 2 a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 27:20 (Kit עֻזִּיָּהוּ; see also GrayProp. N. 295). Topical Lexicon AzaziahMeaning and Theological Emphasis The name Azaziah (עֲזַזְיָהוּ) conveys the idea that “Yahweh is strong.” Each bearer of the name serves in a context that highlights the strength of the Lord at work through humble, obedient servants. Whether in music, civil administration, or temple oversight, Azaziah’s appearances remind the reader that enduring strength for ministry flows from the covenant-keeping God. Scriptural Appearances These three references point to three distinct men who lived during two key reforming reigns—David and Hezekiah—and whose ministries illustrate complementary aspects of kingdom life: worship, governance, and stewardship. Service in Davidic Worship (1 Chronicles 15:21) As David brought the ark to Jerusalem, “Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to play the harps, directing according to Sheminith” (1 Chronicles 15:21). Tribal Leadership in David’s Administration (1 Chronicles 27:20) “Over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah” (1 Chronicles 27:20). Stewardship in Hezekiah’s Revival (2 Chronicles 31:13) “Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were supervisors under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah; and Azariah was the chief officer of the house of God” (2 Chronicles 31:13). Thematic Continuity Across the centuries the Chronicler links the name Azaziah with: 1. Reverent worship (music ministry under David). Each sphere depends on the Lord’s strength—exactly what the name proclaims. Furthermore, every occurrence appears in passages that celebrate covenant renewal, underscoring the consistency of divine purposes throughout Israel’s history. Lessons for Believers • God’s strength empowers diverse ministries; no role is insignificant when performed in holiness. Forms and Transliterations וַ֠עֲזַזְיָהוּ וַעֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ ועזזיהו עֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ עזזיהו ‘ă·zaz·yā·hū ‘ăzazyāhū azazYahu vaazazYahu wa‘ăzazyāhū wa·‘ă·zaz·yā·hūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 15:21 HEB: אֱדֹ֔ם וִֽיעִיאֵ֖ל וַעֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ בְּכִנֹּר֥וֹת עַל־ NAS: Jeiel and Azaziah, to lead KJV: and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps INT: Obed-edom and Jeiel and Azaziah lyres on 1 Chronicles 27:20 2 Chronicles 31:13 3 Occurrences |
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