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Azbuk

עַזְבּוּק/AZ-buk/

“Stern depopulation”

Summary

The father of Nehemiah, a ruler who helped repair Jerusalem's wall.

☩Post-Exilic Figure

Azbuk was the father of a Nehemiah (not the governor) who was ruler of half the district of Beth-zur. This Nehemiah helped repair a section of Jerusalem's wall across from David's tombs, the artificial pool, and the House of the Mighty.

Key verses:Nehemiah 3:16

Related Verses1 mention

Nehemiah· 1 verse

3:16

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Azbuk," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Azbuk," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).