An official during the time of the divided kingdom, serving under King Elah of Israel, mentioned in 1 Kings 16:9.
About Arza
Arza was in charge of the palace in Tirzah, a city in the northern kingdom of Israel. He worked for King Elah, who ruled over the northern part of Israel. One day, King Elah was drinking alcohol and became drunk in Arza's house. While the king was there, a man named Zimri killed him. Zimri then declared himself king (1 Kings 16:9–10).
Key References
However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him.
All Scripture References (1)
1 Kings (1)
However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him.