Azariah (Nehemiah 7:7)

A man living during the time of exile and return, mentioned in Nehemiah 7:7.

About Azariah (Nehemiah 7:7)

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 .

Key References

Nehemiah 7:7

accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 10:3

Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Nehemiah 12:33

along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,

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Nehemiah 7:7

accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 10:3

Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Nehemiah 12:33

along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,