A man living during the divided kingdom, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 26:17.
About Azariah (2 Chronicles 26:17)
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.
Key References
Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.
When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him.
All Scripture References (2)
2 Chronicles (2)
Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.
When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him.