Bible Dictionary
Azzur
Azzur was the name of several Old Testament men, including a covenant signer in Nehemiah’s time and the fathers of Hananiah and Jaazaniah.
Definition
Azzur was the name of several Old Testament men. He was the father of Hananiah the false prophet, one of those who sealed the covenant after the exile, and the father of Jaazaniah, a prince associated with wicked counsel in Jerusalem. The name means “helpful” or “one who helps.”
Biblical Usage
Azzur appears in accounts concerning Jeremiah’s prophetic opposition, the covenant community under Nehemiah, and the leaders addressed by Ezekiel.
Historical Background
The name is also represented as Azur in some passages. The supplied material notes that it may refer to a family name.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(one who helps), one of the heads of the People who signed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:17) (B.C. 410.) The name is probably that of a family, and in Hebrew is the same as is elsewhere represented by Azur.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>az'-ur (`azzur, "helpful"):</p><p>(1) The father of Hananiah, a false prophet of Gibeon in the days of Zedekiah (Jer 28:1ff).</p><p>(2) One of those who, with Nehemiah, sealed the covenant on the return from Babylon (Ne 10:17).</p><p>(3) The father of Jaazaniah, "one of" the princes of the people who gave wicked counsel to the city of Jerusalem (Eze 11:1f). the King James Version has "Azur" for (1) and (3), but the Hebrew form of (3) is `azur.</p>