Azariah or uzziah, king amazing bible timeline with world. Assyrian records indicate that uzziah reigned for 42 years c. In some passages his name appears in the lengthened form azariah. Then said daniel to melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over daniel, h ananiah, mishael, and azariah, daniel 1. There are two people named ahaziah in the bible, and both were kings. They opposed uzziah the king and said to him, it is not for you, uzziah, to burn incense to the lord, but for the priests, the sons of aaron who are consecrated to burn incense. Then azariah the priest entered after him and with him eighty priests of the lord, valiant men. Ministering during uzziahs reign were the prophets hosea, isaiah, amos, and jonah.
And jotham the king s son was over the house, judging the people of the land. King uzziah in the bible was one of the good kings of judah. Click the play button below to hear how to pronounce azariah. King azariah did what pleased god and listened to zechariah prophet of god.
King azariah or uzziah acceded to the throne at 16 and ruled for 52 years. The kings in the northern kingdom of israel during his time were jeroboam ii, zechariah, shallum, menahem, pekahiah, pekah, and hoshea. Uzziah, also spelled ozias, also called azariah, orazarias, in the old testament 2 chronicles 26, son and successor of amaziah, and king of judah for 52 years c. The first azariah was actually the grandson, not the son, of zadok 1 chronicles 6. In the nine and thirtieth year of azariah king of judah began menahem the son of gadi to reign over israel, and reigned ten years in samaria.
It has been thought that the form uzziah may have originated by corruption from the other. According to some historians, king azariah reigned from 783 to 742 bc, which is where he can be found on the biblical timeline. See more ideas about bible, king uzziah and old testament bible. Uzziah successful by following god ucg bible commentary. Uzziah also known as azariah was the tenth king of the ancient kingdom of judah, and one of. Uzziah is referred to several times in the hebrew bible as azariah.
Uzziah, or ozias, also known as azariah, king of judah. All the people of judah took azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the place of his father amaziah. His accession may here be provisionally dated in 783 bc. After the murder of amaziah, his son uzziah was chosen by the people, at the age of sixteen, to occupy the vacant throne. In the bible, he suffered from leprosy because of is disobedience to god. Prayer of azariah king james version kjv and they walked in the midst of the fire, praising god, and blessing the lord. And azariah the son of nathan was over the officers. Abednego, the new name given to azariah who is the companion of daniel, hananiah, and mishael in the book of daniel daniel 1.
Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in jerusalem fiftytwo years. Bible verses about azariah 45 passages king james version. And further, 2 kings chapter 15 alone seems to use the names azariah and uzziah interchangeably. Jun 20, 2016 this free audio bible name pronunciation guide is a valuable tool in your study of gods word. The chronological questions raised by this statement are considered below. He attempted to burn incense in the temple, an act. Driscoll, the second form of his name is most likely the result of a copyists error. Son of ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather zadok as high priest 1 chronicles 6.
Azariah or uzziah, king amazing bible timeline with world history. Azariah or uzziah, king amazing bible timeline with. And the lord smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. Uzziah or azariah, son of amaziah, and 11th king of judah, came to the throne at the age of 16. King azariah the 10th and a good king of judah, 2 kings 15. For thou art righteous in all the things that thou hast done to us. Azariah means yahwah has helped or yahwah is my helper. Mar 08, 2019 during the 2 nd year of king pekah of israels reign, the son of azariahs son jotham became the king of judah. He was sixteen years old when he ruled and he was king for fiftytwo years in jerusalem from around 790 to 739 bc. The first part of his reign was prosperous and happy. Azariah is also recorded in bible history as uzziah, which is a foreshortened version of azariah hes recorded as azariah in 2 kings and uzziah in 2 chronicles. For more information about azariah, check out the easton bible dictionary entry as well. One of amaziahs sons, whom the people made king of judah in his fathers stead 2 kings 14. The name azariah appears also as uzziah in 2 kings 15.
Prayer of azariah chapter 1 kjv king james version. His father was king amaziah, and his mother was a woman named jecoliah, from jerusalem. Uzziah, or ozias, also known as azariah, king of judah go to people in the bible or women in the bible uzziah, also known as azariah yah is my strength became king of judah at age 16 and reigned 52 years. Read the bible section below to find out what he did with his life. Azariah means yahweh has helped in hebrew azariah king of judah 2 kings 15. How to pronounce say azariah by bible speak pronunciation. Although, the idols were still in the high places and some of the people worshipped them. While there a few more mentions of men named azariah in the bible, we will look at the most significant ones. God blessed the king until later in life when azariah had become very powerful he let pride be his downfall. Oct 26, 2014 in hebrew, the name uzziah or azariah means yahweh is my strength. Uzziah, also known as azariah yah is my strength became. His father was king amaziah, and his mother was a woman named.
Although he ruled at a very young age, he was able to show great wisdom and character as a king, and this was the reason he remained in his reign. Uzziah was struck with leprosy for disobeying god 2 kings 15. The first 2 verses introduce his 52 year reign in jerusalem judah, and the next 3 kings of israel are listed chronologically during his reign. Despite his 52year reign, however, the biblical account of his kingship is contained primarily in only two chapters of the bible2 kings 15 and its. In the twenty and seventh year of jeroboam king of israel began azariah son of amaziah king of judah to reign. And the rest of the acts of azariah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of judah. In hebrew, the name uzziah or azariah means yahweh is my strength. Azariah was the chief priest when king uzziah ruled judah. Why is prayer of azariah shown with the king james bible. And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. The prayer of azariah who is also known by his babylonian name, abednego is put on the lips of azariah vv. Two men named azariah were among king solomons chief officials. Prayer of azariah encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway.
Azaryah, yah has helped is the name of several people in the hebrew bible and jewish history, including. Azariah the son of amaziah, became king in judah in the twentyseventh year of jeroboam king of israel 2 kings 15. This man was noted as one of the kingdom of judahs finest kings. Jan 02, 2020 while there a few more mentions of men named azariah in the bible, we will look at the most significant ones. One was king of the northern kingdom of israel and the other was king of the southern kingdom of judah. According to the biblical record, uzziahs strength caused him to become proud, which led to his destruction. Son of ethan, of the tribe of judah 1 chronicles 2.
Pekah became king of israel in the last year of uzziahs reign. Mar 30, 2015 azariah, a courageous chief priest, confronted king uzziah when the king attempted to burn incense in the temple. Uzziah, also known as azariah yah is my strength became king of judah at age 16 and reigned 52 years. Web kjv jps asv bbe dby wbs ylt nas niv 2 kings 15. There is also a phonetic guide to use to see the proper pronunciation of azariah. Uzziah, also spelled ozias, also called azariah, orazarias, in the old testament 2 chronicles 26, son and successor of amaziah, and king of judah for 52 years. King james bible dictionary reference list azariah. Uzziah definition and meaning bible dictionary bible study tools.
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