Azariah Summary
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Azariah, son of Maaseiah, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall near his house during Nehemiah's time (Neh.3.23, 24).
carried out repairs beside his house (NEH 3:23)
Lineage: Ananiah › Maaseiah › Azariah
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Azariah
he that hears the Lord
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Azariah
· Also called · H5838 none · NEH 3:23 y-h-v-h has helped
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עֲזַרְיָה
azarəyah · H5838 · NEH 3:23 y-h-v-h has helped
- el Αζαρια Azaria · none · NEH 3:23
- bg Азария
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Family of origin
- Father: Maaseiah
- Mother: Unknown
Azariah Article
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Azariah, the son of Maaseiah, is mentioned in Neh 3:23-24 as one of the people who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. He is described as repairing the section of the wall near his house, which suggests that he lived in Jerusalem and had a personal stake in the city's restoration. The rebuilding of the wall was a significant project undertaken by Nehemiah and the returned exiles to secure and strengthen Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. Azariah's contribution to this effort, along with that of many others, demonstrates the unity and dedication of the Jewish community in restoring their city and their faith. The fact that he repaired the section near his own house also highlights the personal responsibility and ownership that individuals took in the rebuilding process.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Azariah_16) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Azariah@Neh.3.23-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, azariah_542)