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Azariah

People & Groups • Old Testament
Azariah, meaning “the LORD has helped,” was a common name borne by priests, Levites, kings, prophets, and other biblical persons. One notable Azariah was Daniel’s companion Abed-nego, and another was King Uzziah of Judah.
Biblical Usage
Among the notable bearers were a prophet in Asa’s reign, several high priests, King Azariah of Judah, and the royal captive whose name was changed to Abed-nego. Azariah the prophet urged Asa and the people toward national reformation.
Scripture References
1 Chronicles 2:8 1 Chronicles 6:9 1 Kings 4:2 1 Chronicles 6:10 2 Chronicles 6:10 2 Chronicles 6:11 2 Kings 14:21 2 Chronicles 26:17-20 2 Chronicles 31:10-13 1 Chronicles 6:36 Ezra 7:1 1 Chronicles 9:11 Nehemiah 3:23 Daniel 1:6 Daniel 1:7 Daniel 1:11 Daniel 1:16 2 Chronicles 15:1 1 Kings 4:5 2 Kings 15:1 2 Kings 15:6 2 Kings 15:8 2 Kings 15:17 2 Kings 15:23 2 Kings 15:27 1 Chronicles 8:12 1 Chronicles 2:38 1 Chronicles 2:39 2 Chronicles 23:1 1 Chronicles 6:13 1 Chronicles 6:14 2 Chronicles 21:2 2 Chronicles 22:6 2 Chronicles 28:12 2 Chronicles 29:12 2 Chronicles 31:10 2 Chronicles 31:13 Nehemiah 3:24 Nehemiah 7:7 Nehemiah 8:7 Nehemiah 10:2 Nehemiah 12:33 Jeremiah 13:2 Daniel 1:19