Azariah Summary
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Azariah son of Obed was one of the commanders who supported Jehoiada in making Joash king.
A commander who supported Joash's coronation
Lineage: Obed › Azariah
Names
- en Azariah
- he עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ · H5838T
- bg Азария
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Azariah Article
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Azariah son of Obed was a military commander during the reign of King Joash of Judah. He was one of the captains of hundreds who allied with Jehoiada the priest to overthrow Queen Athaliah and crown Joash as the rightful king (2Ch 23:1). The text does not provide any other information about this Azariah's background or later life.
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