Azariah

Technical Profile

Name Meaning: Hebrew ʿAzaryāh (“Yahweh has helped”), reflecting divine aid in Israel’s covenant setting.
Period/Era: Divided Kingdom (with additional genealogical notices spanning earlier and later priestly records).
Main References: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 26:17–20; 2 Chronicles 31:10.
Key Connections: Priestly line associated with Zadok (1 Kings 4:2); temple priests under King Uzziah (2 Chron. 26:17).

Who was Azariah?

Azariah is a recurring priestly name in the Old Testament, attached to several individuals in Israel’s records.
He appears in royal administration lists, temple leadership narratives, and priestly genealogies.
In these contexts, Azariah is associated with maintaining proper worship and priestly order.

Key Events & Achievements

Event 1: Served as a leading priest in Solomon’s administration as “Azariah the son of Zadok” (1 Kings 4:2).
Event 2: Withstood King Uzziah’s attempt to burn incense, opposing the king in the temple (2 Chron. 26:17–20).
Event 3: Reported the abundance of offerings in Hezekiah’s reforms, reflecting organized temple support (2 Chron. 31:10).

Life Lesson & Legacy

Azariah’s appearances highlight how Israel’s priesthood was tied to preserving ordered worship within the covenant community.

Key Verse

“But Azariah the priest went in after him, with eighty priests of the LORD who were men of valor,” — 2 Chronicles 26:17, ESV

Quizzes

Answer the questions below. When you choose an option, you will see the result and an explanation.

1. In Solomon’s administration, how is Azariah identified in the royal administration list?

2. What did Azariah do when King Uzziah attempted to burn incense?