Original Word: עֲזַרְיָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Azaryah
Pronunciation: ah-zar-YAH or ah-zar-YAH-hoo
Phonetic Spelling: (az-ar-yaw')
KJV: Azariah
NASB: Azariah, Azaryahu
Word Origin: [from H5826 (עָזַר - help) and H3050 (יָהּ - LORD)]

1. Jah has helped
2. Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites

Azariah

Or mazaryahuw {az-ar-yaw'-hoo}; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites -- Azariah.

see HEBREW azar

see HEBREW Yahh

Word Origin
from azar and Yah
Definition
"Yah has helped," the name of a number of Isr.
NASB Translation
Azariah (47), Azaryahu (1).

עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ, עֲזַרְיָה proper name, masculine (׳י hath helped); Azariah (Old Hebrew עזריהו, Phoenician עזרבעל, Old Aramaic הדדעזר, הדעדר Lzb^{338. 258} Cook⁴²); — Αζαριας:

1 king of Judah (Assyrian Azriyâ'û COT^{2Kings 15:1} Jäger^{BAS i, 468}) עֲזַרְיָהוּ 2 Kings 15:6,8; עֲזַרְיָה 2 Kings 14:21; 2 Kings 15:1,7,17,23,27; 1 Chronicles 3:12 (see עֻזִּיָּה).

2 יָהוּ#NAME? 1 Kings 4:5.

3 id. prophet 2 Chronicles 15:1.

4 sons of Jehosh.:

a. id,.2Chronicles 21:2.

b. יָה- 2 Chronicles 21:2.

5 priests:

a. יָהוּ- 1 Kings 4:2 = יָה- 1 Chronicles 5:36; 1 Chronicles 5:37; Ezra 7:3.

b. יָה- 1 Chronicles 5:35 (twice in verse).

c. id., 1 Chronicles 5:39; 1 Chronicles 5:40; 1 Chronicles 9:11; Ezra 7:1.

d. id., Nehemiah 10:3.

e. יָהוּ-2Chronicles 31:10,13, = יָה-2Chronicles 26:17,20.

6 Levites, ׃י־ָהוּ

a.2Chronicles 29:12.

b. 2 Chronicles 29:12. ׃י־ָה

c. 1 Chronicles 6:21.

d. Nehemiah 8:7.

7 יָהוּ- a temple captain 2 Chronicles 23:1a (van d. H. יָה#NAME?^margin), 2 Chronicles 23:1 b.

8 יָה#NAME? Nehemiah 3:23,24.

9 יָה#NAME? Zerubbabel Nehemiah 7:7 (שְׂרָיָה "" Ezra 2:2).

10 יָה- Ezra 12:33.

11 יָהוּ- Epharimite 2 Chronicles 28:12.

12 יָה#NAME? Judah:

a. son of Ethan (!) 1 Chronicles 2:8.

b. 1 Chronicles 2:38; 1 Chronicles 2:39. — For עֲזַרְיָהוּ2Chronicles 22:6 read אֲחַזְיָה compare 2 Chronicles 22:7. **עֲזַרְיָה occurs also Jeremiah 43:2 = (וִ)יזַנְיָה Jeremiah 42:1 (see above); and as friend of Danial Daniel 1:6; Daniel 1:7; Daniel 1:11; Daniel 1:19.

עֲזַרְיָה proper name, masculine comrade of Daniel (Biblical Hebrew id.; Daniel 1:6 +); — Daniel 2:17, = עֲבֵד נְגוֺ Daniel 2:49 +.

עֵטָא see יעט.

Overview of the Name

Azariah appears about forty-eight times in Scripture, identifying at least twenty distinct men whose lives span the monarchic, exilic, and post-exilic periods. The recurring use of the name (“Yahweh has helped”) accents a central biblical theme: the covenant LORD is the source of deliverance for leaders, priests, prophets, and ordinary Israelites alike.

Priestly Line of Azariah

1 Chronicles 6 traces a line of high priests from Aaron to the exile that includes no fewer than five Azariahs (1 Chronicles 6:9-14, 36). One of them “served as priest in the temple Solomon had built in Jerusalem” (1 Chronicles 6:10), underscoring the continuity of authorized worship from the united monarchy to the divided kingdom. After the exile the genealogy of Ezra looks back to this line: “Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah” (Ezra 7:1). The repeated presence of the name in the priesthood highlights God’s sustaining help in preserving true worship through generations of instability.

Royal Figures Named Azariah

1. King Uzziah of Judah is repeatedly called Azariah in Kings (2 Kings 14:21; 15:1-7, 17, 23, 27, 32, 34). His reign illustrates both blessing and judgment: “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD” (2 Kings 15:3) yet ended leprous because of pride (2 Chronicles 26:16-21). The dual names (Azariah/Uzziah) remind readers that divine help is available, yet it must be sought humbly.

2. A later Azariah is listed among the sons of Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 21:2) who were given fortified cities but not the throne. Their mention signals the breadth of the name’s use in royal circles and the Lord’s broader providence over Judah’s lesser-known princes.

Prophetic Bearer of the Name

Azariah son of Oded (2 Chronicles 15:1-8) confronts King Asa with a revival message: “The LORD is with you when you are with Him” (15:2). Asa’s subsequent reforms and covenant renewal underline the prophetic function of calling God’s people back to wholehearted dependence on divine help. The prophet’s brief appearance and lasting effect model the Spirit’s ability to use a single faithful voice to redirect a nation.

The Courageous High Priest under Uzziah

When King Uzziah unlawfully entered the temple to burn incense, “Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him” (2 Chronicles 26:17). Confronting royal overreach, they declared, “Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully” (26:18). Their stand affirms that priestly guardianship of true worship must be fearlessly exercised, even before a powerful monarch. The immediate outbreak of leprosy on Uzziah (26:20) demonstrates God’s vindication of covenant order.

Military and Administrative Leaders

Several Azariahs are listed among David’s officers (1 Chronicles 12:1 in superscription; 1 Chronicles 27:19), Solomon’s regional officials (1 Kings 4:2), and Hezekiah’s administrators (2 Chronicles 28:12). Their distribution across the tribal and governmental spectrum testifies that the Lord’s help equips people for varied civic responsibilities, not solely cultic or prophetic tasks.

Post-Exilic Servants and Reformers

In the restored community the name surfaces among wall-builders (Nehemiah 3:23), Levites who explained the Law (Nehemiah 8:7), signatories of the covenant renewal (Nehemiah 10:2), and priests serving with Zerubbabel and Jeshua (Nehemiah 12:1-7, 33-41). The repetition in Ezra–Nehemiah confirms that dependence upon God’s help remained central to Israel’s identity after judgment and return.

Themes Illustrated in the Lives of the Azariahs

1. Divine Aid and Human Responsibility: Whether kings, priests, prophets, or craftsmen, every Azariah’s account intertwines God’s enabling grace with the call to faithful obedience.

2. Covenant Fidelity versus Presumption: King Uzziah’s leprosy and Asa’s revival juxtapose blessing for humble reliance with judgment for self-reliance.

3. Continuity of True Worship: The priestly genealogies emphasize God’s commitment to maintain a faithful remnant who will guard His sanctuary and teach His word.

4. Courageous Confrontation of Sin: Azariah the priest and Azariah the prophet each risked opposition to uphold divine standards, prefiguring later prophetic and apostolic boldness.

Messianic Echoes and New Testament Connections

While no New Testament figure directly bears the name, its meaning resonates in the incarnation: Jesus’ Hebrew name Yeshua (“Yahweh saves”) fulfills and surpasses the hope encapsulated in “Yahweh has helped.” The Azariahs collectively foreshadow the ultimate Priest-King who perfectly relies on and embodies the help of the LORD.

Key Lessons for the Church

• Leadership at every level must seek the Lord’s help, remembering that position does not grant immunity from accountability.
• Prophetic and priestly courage remain essential for guarding worship and doctrine.
• Genealogies of grace encourage believers that God preserves His purposes through generations, even amid exile and restoration.
• Revival begins when God’s people heed voices that call them back to wholehearted dependence on Him: “If you seek Him, He will be found by you” (2 Chronicles 15:2).

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