Azariah (2 Chronicles 23:1a)

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A man living during the divided kingdom, son of Jeroham, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:1.

About Azariah (2 Chronicles 23:1a)

A very common Jewish name. The name appears many times in the family histories of priests, which makes it hard to know which Azariah is being talked about at times. The following is one of several possible arrangements:

Zadok’s son or grandson. According to most translations, Azariah was high priest during Solomon’s reign (1 Kings 4:2). His position might have alternatively been that of a special counselor or keeper of the royal calendar.

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Prayer of Azariah Article

A prayer found in some versions of the Bible. It was spoken by Azariah, one of Daniel's friends, while he was in the fiery furnace. See Daniel, Additions to .

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Jeroham (2 Chronicles 23:1)

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2 Chronicles 23:1

Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.

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2 Chronicles 23:1

Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.