Bible Person

Azariah

Meaning: he that hears the Lord · Male · 1 cross reference

This Azariah entry refers to one of the Ephraimite leaders who oppose the abuse of captives after Judah's defeat in the days of Ahaz. He belongs to a moment of moral restraint in the northern kingdom. First appears in 2 Chr 28:12.1

AI summary: This Azariah matters because his single cross reference places him among the men who confront an army carrying Judean captives and insist on mercy instead of further sin. The entry shows that even in a fractured political landscape, some leaders still recognize covenant responsibility toward their brothers. Taken together, the material presents this Azariah as a voice for repentance and humane action in a time of war.1

Central Figure

Azariah

Meaning: he that hears the Lord