Azor is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. He is part of the lineage that traces the ancestry of Jesus through Joseph, His legal father, highlighting the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's descent from the line of David.

Biblical Reference:

Azor is specifically mentioned in the New Testament in the Gospel of Matthew. The relevant passage is found in Matthew 1:13-14 : "Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor, Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud."

Genealogical Context:

Azor is listed as a descendant of Zerubbabel, who was a significant figure during the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylonian captivity. Zerubbabel was a governor of Judah and played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. The genealogy presented in Matthew serves to establish Jesus' legal right to the throne of David, affirming His messianic credentials.

Historical and Theological Significance:

The inclusion of Azor in the genealogy underscores the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations. Each name in the genealogy, including Azor, represents a link in the chain of God's redemptive plan, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ. This lineage emphasizes the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which the Savior would come.

While Azor himself is not a prominent figure with detailed accounts or exploits recorded in the Bible, his mention in the genealogy is significant for its role in the broader narrative of salvation history. The genealogy in Matthew serves as a testament to God's sovereign orchestration of history, ensuring that His promises to Abraham and David were fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Cultural and Religious Context:

In Jewish culture, genealogies were vital for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and tribal affiliations. For the early Christian community, the genealogy of Jesus as presented in Matthew would have been a powerful affirmation of Jesus' rightful place as the promised Messiah, rooted in Jewish tradition and prophecy.

Azor's place in this genealogy, though brief, contributes to the rich tapestry of biblical history, connecting the Old and New Testaments and highlighting the divine purpose woven throughout the generations leading to Christ.Azor

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Azor

(a helper), son of Eliakim, in the line of our Lord. (Matthew 1:13,14)

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a'-zor Azor, "help"(?): An ancestor of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:13f).

107. Azor -- Azor, an Israelite
... 106, 107. Azor. 108 . Azor, an Israelite. Part of Speech: Proper Noun,
Indeclinable Transliteration: Azor Phonetic Spelling: (ad ...
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1662. Eliakim -- Eliakim, two Israelites
... Indeclinable Transliteration: Eliakim Phonetic Spelling: (el-ee-ak-ime') Short
Definition: Eliakim Definition: Eliakim, son of Abiud and father of Azor; son of ...
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Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ
... And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; 14.
And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; 15. ...
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Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew.
... who rebuilt the temple, as told by Ezra, Haggai, and Zechariah]; 13 and Zerubbabel
begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; 14 and Azor ...
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Of the Agreement of the Evangelists Matthew and Luke in the ...
... into Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; and Zorobabel
begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; and Azor ...
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The Jewish Institutions and Laws of Far Higher Antiquity than the ...
... Sophonias, [2060] and Jeremiah. And in the days of Jeremiah was Ananias
the son of Azor, [2061] the false prophet. He [2062] having ...
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Azor (2 Occurrences)
...AZOR. a'-zor Azor, "help"(?): An ancestor of Jesus Christ (Matthew
1:13f). Multi-Version Concordance Azor (2 Occurrences). ...
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Begat (112 Occurrences)
... WBS YLT). Matthew 1:13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim;
and Eliakim begat Azor; (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Matthew 1 ...
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Zorobabel (3 Occurrences)
... KJV DBY WBS). Matthew 1:13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim;
and Eliakim begat Azor; (KJV DBY WBS). Luke 3:27 Which ...
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Zerub'babel (23 Occurrences)
... Zerubbabel, (See RSV). Matthew 1:13 and Zerubbabel begat Abiud, and Abiud
begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor, (See RSV). Luke 3:27 ...
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Eli'ud (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Eli'ud (2 Occurrences). Matthew 1:14 and Azor begat
Sadok, and Sadok begat Achim, and Achim begat Eliud, (See RSV). ...
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Eliakim (14 Occurrences)
... of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim. Eliakim became the father
of Azor. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Luke ...
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Eliud (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Eliud (2 Occurrences). Matthew 1:14 Azor became
the father of Sadoc. Sadoc became the father of Achim. ...
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Eli'akim (12 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Eli'akim (12 Occurrences). Matthew 1:13 and Zerubbabel
begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor, (See RSV). ...
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Azotus (1 Occurrence)

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Abihud (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Abihud (3 Occurrences). Matthew 1:13 and Zerubbabel begat
Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor, (See NAS). ...
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