Azariah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Azariah, the descendant of Zadok, was a priest before the reign of King Solomon (1Ki.4.2; 1Ch.6.9).
son [descendant] of Zadok, served as priest (1KI 4:2) in the temple which Solomon built (1CH 6:10)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Levi › Kohath › Amram › Aaron › Eleazar › Phinehas › Abishua › Bukki › Uzzi › Zerahiah › Meraioth › Amariah › Ahitub › Zadok › Ahimaaz › Azariah › Johanan › Azariah
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Azariah
he that hears the Lord
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Azariah
· Also called · H5838 none · 1KI 4:2 y-h-v-h has helped
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עֲזַרְיָהוּ
azarəiyahu · H5838 · 1KI 4:2 y-h-v-h has helped
- he עֲזַרְיָה · H5838K
- el Αζαριου Azariou · none · 1KI 4:2
- bg Азария
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1293 BC – 1140 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron · 1573 BC Ancestor |
14 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1293 BC – 943 BC |
| Amram · 1688 BC Ancestor |
15 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1388 BC – 1013 BC |
| Kohath · 1705 BC Ancestor |
16 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1385 BC – 985 BC |
| Levi · 1748 BC Ancestor |
16 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1428 BC – 1028 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1495 BC – 1070 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1535 BC – 1085 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1516 BC – 1066 BC |
| Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1362 BC – 912 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
19 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1615 BC – 1140 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
19 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1605 BC – 1130 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1625 BC – AD 476 |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1631 BC – AD 575 |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1531 BC – AD 675 |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1636 BC – AD 675 |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1643 BC – AD 773 |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1648 BC – AD 873 |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1657 BC – AD 969 |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1662 BC – AD 1069 |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1647 BC – AD 1294 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
29 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1722 BC – AD 1324 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
30 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2198 BC – AD 953 |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
31 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2355 BC – AD 901 |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
32 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2517 BC – AD 844 |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
33 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2557 BC – AD 909 |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
34 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2694 BC – AD 877 |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
35 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2734 BC – AD 942 |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
36 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2779 BC – AD 1002 |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
36 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3104 BC – AD 677 |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
37 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2844 BC – AD 1042 |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
37 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3079 BC – AD 807 |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
37 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3080 BC – AD 806 |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
38 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2924 BC – AD 1067 |
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Azariah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Azariah, the descendant of Zadok, is mentioned in 1Ch 6:9 as a priest before the reign of King Solomon. Zadok was a prominent priest during the reigns of David and Solomon, known for his loyalty and faithfulness. As the descendant of Zadok, Azariah would have held a significant position within the priesthood. The fact that he is mentioned by name suggests that he played an important role in the religious affairs of the kingdom during Solomon's reign. The priesthood was responsible for overseeing the temple worship, offering sacrifices, and teaching the people the laws of God. As a descendant of Zadok, Azariah would have been part of the line of priests chosen by God to serve in the temple.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Azariah_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Azariah@1Ch.6.10-Ezr) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, azariah_378)