Uzziah definition and meaning bible dictionary bible study tools. Driscoll, the second form of his name is most likely the result of a copyists error. One of amaziahs sons, whom the people made king of judah in his fathers stead 2 kings 14. Uzziah also known as azariah was the tenth king of the ancient kingdom of judah, and one of. Azariah or uzziah, king amazing bible timeline with. It has been thought that the form uzziah may have originated by corruption from the other. Uzziahs father amaziah was only 15 when uzziah was born, when joash still reigned on the throne of judah. Uzziah, also known as azariah yah is my strength became. Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in jerusalem fiftytwo years. 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. And the lord smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. 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.
In some passages his name appears in the lengthened form azariah. According to the biblical record, uzziahs strength caused him to become proud, which led to his destruction. There is also a phonetic guide to use to see the proper pronunciation of azariah. In the bible, he suffered from leprosy because of is disobedience to god. For more information about azariah, check out the easton bible dictionary entry as well. Son of ethan, of the tribe of judah 1 chronicles 2.
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. His accession may here be provisionally dated in 783 bc. The first part of his reign was prosperous and happy. Mar 30, 2015 azariah, a courageous chief priest, confronted king uzziah when the king attempted to burn incense in the temple. 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. Jun 20, 2016 this free audio bible name pronunciation guide is a valuable tool in your study of gods word. The prayer of azariah who is also known by his babylonian name, abednego is put on the lips of azariah vv. He was sixteen years old when he ruled and he was king for fiftytwo years in jerusalem from around 790 to 739 bc.
Jan 02, 2020 while there a few more mentions of men named azariah in the bible, we will look at the most significant ones. This man was noted as one of the kingdom of judahs finest kings. 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. Pekah became king of israel in the last year of uzziahs reign. The chronological questions raised by this statement are considered below. The kings in the northern kingdom of israel during his time were jeroboam ii, zechariah, shallum, menahem, pekahiah, pekah, and hoshea. Uzziah successful by following god ucg bible commentary. 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. King azariah the 10th and a good king of judah, 2 kings 15.
Read the bible section below to find out what he did with his life. 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. Zechariah 38th yr of azariah, shallum 39th yr of uzziah, and menahem 39th yr 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 c. Two men named azariah were among king solomons chief officials. Assyrian records indicate that uzziah reigned for 42 years c. 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. 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.
After the murder of amaziah, his son uzziah was chosen by the people, at the age of sixteen, to occupy the vacant throne. Uzziah or azariah, son of amaziah, and 11th king of judah, came to the throne at the age of 16. Azaryah, yah has helped is the name of several people in the hebrew bible and jewish history, including. Prayer of azariah chapter 1 kjv king james version. And azariah the son of nathan was over the officers. Although, the idols were still in the high places and some of the people worshipped them. The name azariah appears also as uzziah in 2 kings 15. See more ideas about bible, king uzziah and old testament bible. Azariah the son of amaziah, became king in judah in the twentyseventh year of jeroboam king of israel 2 kings 15. Then azariah the priest entered after him and with him eighty priests of the lord, valiant men. Azariah means yahweh has helped in hebrew azariah king of judah 2 kings 15. Azariah was the chief priest when king uzziah ruled judah. His father was king amaziah, and his mother was a woman named jecoliah, from jerusalem. 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.
And further, 2 kings chapter 15 alone seems to use the names azariah and uzziah interchangeably. Thiele dates uzziahs being struck with leprosy to 751750 bc, at which time his son jotham took over the government, with uzziah living on until 740739 bc. Why is prayer of azariah shown with the king james bible. God blessed the king until later in life when azariah had become very powerful he let pride be his downfall. Bible verses about azariah 45 passages king james version.
It was a common name in the bible, particularly among the priest. Oct 26, 2014 in hebrew, the name uzziah or azariah means yahweh is my strength. One was king of the northern kingdom of israel and the other was king of the southern kingdom of judah. In hebrew, the name uzziah or azariah means yahweh is my strength.
King james bible dictionary reference list azariah. Prayer of azariah encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. In the twenty and seventh year of jeroboam king of israel began azariah son of amaziah king of judah to reign. The first azariah was actually the grandson, not the son, of zadok 1 chronicles 6. And jotham the king s son was over the house, judging the people of the land. All the people of judah took azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the place of his father amaziah. Azariah or uzziah, king amazing bible timeline with world history. 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. Son of ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather zadok as high priest 1 chronicles 6. Uzziah is referred to several times in the hebrew bible as azariah. Uzziah was struck with leprosy for disobeying god 2 kings 15. 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. According to some historians, king azariah reigned from 783 to 742 bc, which is where he can be found on the biblical timeline.
Click the play button below to hear how to pronounce azariah. Uzziah, or ozias, also known as azariah, king of judah. Then said daniel to melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over daniel, h ananiah, mishael, and azariah, daniel 1. While there a few more mentions of men named azariah in the bible, we will look at the most significant ones. There are two people named ahaziah in the bible, and both were kings. Azariah or uzziah, king amazing bible timeline with world. King azariah did what pleased god and listened to zechariah prophet of god. King uzziah in the bible was one of the good kings of judah. How to pronounce say azariah by bible speak pronunciation. Prayer of azariah king james version kjv and they walked in the midst of the fire, praising god, and blessing the lord.
Azariah means yahwah has helped or yahwah is my helper. His father was king amaziah, and his mother was a woman named. King azariah or uzziah acceded to the throne at 16 and ruled for 52 years. Abednego, the new name given to azariah who is the companion of daniel, hananiah, and mishael in the book of daniel daniel 1. He attempted to burn incense in the temple, an act.
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