Bible Dictionary
Jaaziah
Jaaziah was a descendant or “son” of Merari the Levite. The wording of the genealogical passage is uncertain.
Definition
Jaaziah was a Levite associated with Merari. He is described as a son or descendant of Merari, though the precise genealogical relationship is uncertain because the Hebrew text of the relevant passage is corrupt. His name is interpreted as “whom Jehovah comforts” or “Yah strengthens.”
Biblical Usage
Jaaziah appears in a genealogical list of the Levites as a “son” of Merari. The passage identifies his Levitical connection but does not clearly establish whether he was Merari’s immediate son or a later descendant.
Historical Background
The genealogical wording is uncertain. One ancient textual reading has led some interpreters to suggest the name Uzziah, but the supplied material does not establish that identification.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Comforted by Jehovah, a descendant of Merari the Levite (1 Chr. 24:26, 27).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah comforts), apparently a third son, or a descendant, or Merari the Levite. (1 Chronicles 24:26,27) (B.C. before 1014).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ja-a-zi'-a (ya`aziyahu, "Yah strengthens"): In 1Ch 24:26,27, a Levite, "son" of Merari. But the Massoretic Text is corrupt. The Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus reads (Ozeid), which some take to suggest Uzziah (compare 27:25); see Curtis, Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Books of Chronicles, 274-75; See Kittel, at the place.</p>