Bible Dictionary
Azbuk
Azbuk was the father or ancestor of Nehemiah, the leader responsible for repairing part of Jerusalem’s wall near Beth-zur.
Definition
Azbuk was the father or ancestor of a man named Nehemiah. This Nehemiah was associated with Beth-zur and repaired a section of Jerusalem’s wall. He was not the great governor Nehemiah, though he was a contemporary.
Biblical Usage
Azbuk is mentioned in the account of the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall.
Historical Background
The supplied material associates Azbuk’s family with Beth-zur and distinguishes his son or descendant Nehemiah from the better-known governor.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(strong devastation), father or ancestor of Nehemiah, the prince of part of Bethzur. (Nehemiah 3:16)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>az'-buk `azbuk: The father of a certain Nehemiah--not the great governor of the same name, though a contemporary (Ne 3:16).</p>