Azariah
“Yahweh has helped”
Summary
One of the most common Hebrew names in the Old Testament, borne by approximately 25 different individuals, most notably a king of Judah also known as Uzziah.
☩King of Judah
The most prominent Azariah was the king of Judah more commonly known as Uzziah. He reigned 52 years and was generally a good king who sought God. He was afflicted with leprosy after presumptuously entering the temple to burn incense, a duty reserved for priests. He spent his remaining years in isolation while his son Jotham governed.
☩The Prophet
Another Azariah was a prophet, son of Oded, who met King Asa returning from victory and encouraged him to complete his religious reforms. He warned that Israel would be without the true God, teaching priest, and law, but promised blessing if they sought the Lord. This message inspired Asa's reforms.
Related Verses49 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Azariah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Azariah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).