Bible Dictionary
Azor
Azor was an ancestor of Jesus Christ in Matthew’s genealogy. His name is associated with the meaning “helper.”
Definition
Azor was a man in the genealogy leading to Jesus Christ. He was the son of Eliakim. The name is associated with “help” or “a helper.”
Biblical Usage
Azor appears among the ancestors of Jesus in Matthew’s genealogy.
Historical Background
His identity is preserved through the genealogical succession recorded in Matthew.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a helper), son of Eliakim, in the line of our Lord. (Matthew 1:13,14)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-zor Azor, "help"(?): An ancestor of Jesus Christ (Mt 1:13f).</p>