AZAZIAH

az-a-zi'-a (`azazyahu, "Yahweh is strong," or "strengthens"):

(1) A Levite musician who participated in the services held on the return of the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:21). His name is omitted from the list in 1 Chronicles 15:18.

(2) Father of Hoshea, who was the leader of Ephraim at the time that David enumerated the people (1 Chronicles 27:20).

(3) A Levite who had charge of the offerings brought to the temple in the days of Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 31:13).

Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'AZAZIAH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.