Azariah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Azariah, the son of Oded, was a prophet who encouraged King Asa of Judah to seek God (2Ch 15:1).
the prophet, son of Oded (2CH 15:1)
Lineage: Oded › Azariah
Names
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Azariah
he that hears the Lord
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Azariah
· Also called · H5838 none · 2CH 15:1 y-h-v-h has helped
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עֲזַרְיָהוּ
azarəiyahu · H5838 · 2CH 15:1 y-h-v-h has helped
- he עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ · H5838M
- el Αζαριας Azarias · none · 2CH 15:1
- bg Азария
Mentioned in (2)
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Family of origin
- Father: Oded
- Mother: Unknown
Took part in (1)
- Azariah son of Oded prophesied to Asa* · c. 938 BC
Azariah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Azariah, the son of Oded, is mentioned in 2Ch 15:1 as a prophet who delivered a message from God to King Asa of Judah. Azariah went out to meet Asa and encouraged him to seek the Lord and remain faithful to Him. He reminded Asa that God had been with him when he sought Him and that the Lord would continue to bless him if he remained committed to following God's ways. Azariah's message came at a time when Asa had achieved military success and peace for Judah. The prophet's words inspired Asa to initiate religious reforms, removing idolatrous practices and renewing the nation's covenant with God. Azariah's prophetic ministry played a significant role in guiding King Asa and the people of Judah to renewed faith and obedience to the Lord.
Azariah 8 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The son of Oded, a remarkable prophet in the days of Asa (2 Chr. 15:1). He stirred up the king and the people to a great national reformation.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Azariah_8) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Azariah@2Ch.15.1) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, azariah_380)