Bible Strands
Azariah
the name means Jah has helped Strong's Lexicon
Azariah, the high priest, confronted King Uzziah when he attempted to burn incense in the temple (<ref="2Ch.26.17 , 20">2Ch.26.17, 20</ref>).
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom Jehovah helps. (1.) Son of Ethan, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 2:8).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at 2 Chronicles 26:17.
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Verses that name Azariah
- 2 Chronicles 26:17 Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.
- 2 Chronicles 26:20 When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him.