5840. Azriqam

Lexicon

Azriqam: Azriqam

Original Word: עַזְרִיקָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Azriyqam
Pronunciation: az-ree-KAHM
Phonetic Spelling: (az-ree-kawm')
Definition: Azriqam
Meaning: Azrikam

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Azrikam

From ezer and active participle of quwm; help of an enemy; Azrikam, the name of four Israelites -- Azrikam.

see HEBREW ezer

see HEBREW quwm

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ezer and qum
Definition
"my help has risen," four Isr.
NASB Translation
Azrikam (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עַזְרִיקָם proper name, masculine Εζρεικαν, Εζρικαμ etc.,

1 descendant of David 1 Chronicles 3:23.

2 prince in Judah2Chronicles 28:7.

3 Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:38; 1 Chronicles 9:44.

4 Levite 1 Chronicles 9:14; Nehemiah 11:15.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָזַר (azar), meaning "to help," and קָם (qam), meaning "to rise" or "to stand."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Azrikam in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies and historical accounts. However, the concept of "help" can be related to Greek words such as βοηθός (boēthos, Strong's Greek 998), meaning "helper" or "assistant."

Usage: Azrikam is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It appears in genealogical and historical contexts.

Context: • Azrikam in the Bible: The name Azrikam appears in several genealogical records and historical accounts within the Old Testament. It is associated with different individuals across various tribes and periods.

• 1 Chronicles 3:23: Azrikam is mentioned as a descendant of Zerubbabel, a leader of the Jewish people who returned from the Babylonian exile. This Azrikam is part of the royal lineage of Judah.

• 1 Chronicles 8:38 and 9:44: Azrikam is listed as a descendant of King Saul through Jonathan, indicating his connection to the tribe of Benjamin. This highlights the continuation of Saul's lineage.

• 2 Chronicles 28:7: Azrikam is identified as an official in the court of King Ahaz of Judah. He was killed by Zichri, a mighty Ephraimite warrior, during a conflict between Judah and Israel. This event underscores the political and military turmoil during Ahaz's reign.

• Significance: The name Azrikam, meaning "my help has risen," reflects a theme of divine assistance and support, which is a recurring motif in the narratives where the name appears. The individuals named Azrikam are often situated in contexts that involve leadership, lineage, and conflict, emphasizing the importance of divine help in overcoming challenges.

Forms and Transliterations

וְעַזְרִיקָ֖ם ועזריקם עַזְרִיקָ֖ם עַזְרִיקָ֥ם עַזְרִיקָ֥ם ׀ עזריקם ‘az·rî·qām ‘azrîqām azriKam veazriKam wə‘azrîqām wə·‘az·rî·qām

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 3:23
HEB: אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֧י וְחִזְקִיָּ֛ה וְעַזְרִיקָ֖ם שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃
NAS: Hizkiah and Azrikam, three.
KJV: and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.
INT: Elioenai Hizkiah and Azrikam three

1 Chronicles 8:38
HEB: וְאֵ֣לֶּה שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם עַזְרִיקָ֥ם ׀ בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙ וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל
NAS: [were] their names: Azrikam, Bocheru,
KJV: whose names [are] these, Azrikam, Bocheru,
INT: and these their names Azrikam Bocheru Ishmael

1 Chronicles 9:14
HEB: חַשּׁ֛וּב בֶּן־ עַזְרִיקָ֥ם בֶּן־ חֲשַׁבְיָ֖ה
NAS: the son of Azrikam, the son
KJV: the son of Azrikam, the son
INT: of Hasshub the son of Azrikam the son of Hashabiah

1 Chronicles 9:44
HEB: וְאֵ֣לֶּה שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם עַזְרִיקָ֥ם ׀ בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙ וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל
NAS: are these: Azrikam, Bocheru
KJV: whose names [are] these, Azrikam, Bocheru,
INT: are these names Azrikam Bocheru and Ishmael

2 Chronicles 28:7
HEB: הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ וְאֶת־ עַזְרִיקָ֖ם נְגִ֣יד הַבָּ֑יִת
NAS: son and Azrikam the ruler
KJV: son, and Azrikam the governor
INT: son the king's and Azrikam the ruler of the house

Nehemiah 11:15
HEB: חַשּׁ֛וּב בֶּן־ עַזְרִיקָ֥ם בֶּן־ חֲשַׁבְיָ֖ה
NAS: the son of Azrikam, the son
KJV: the son of Azrikam, the son
INT: of Hasshub the son of Azrikam the son of Hashabiah

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5840
6 Occurrences

‘az·rî·qām — 5 Occ.
wə·‘az·rî·qām — 1 Occ.