Azaziah

Azaziah - (Easton's Bible Dictionary)

Whom Jehovah strengthened. (1.) One of the Levitical harpers in the temple (1 Chr. 15:21).

(2.) The father of Hoshea, who was made ruler over the Ephraimites (1 Chr. 27:20).

(3.) One who had charge of the temple offerings (2 Chr. 31:13).

az-a-zi'-a (`azazyahu, "Yahweh is strong," or "strengthens"):

(1) A Levite musician who participated in the services held on the return of the ark to Jerusalem (1Ch 15:21). His name is omitted from the list in 1Ch 15:18.

(2) Father of Hoshea, who was the leader of Ephraim at the time that David enumerated the people (1Ch 27:20).

(3) A Levite who had charge of the offerings brought to the temple in the days of Hezekiah (2Ch 31:13).

1. A Levite musician in the reign of David, appointed to play the harp in the service which attended the procession by which the ark was brought up from the house of Obed-edom. (1 Chronicles 15:21) (B.C. 1048.)
2. The father of Hoshea, prince of the tribe of Ephraim when David numbered the people. (1 Chronicles 27:20)
3. One of the Levites in the reign of Hezekiah, who had charge of the tithes, and dedicated things in the temple. (2 Chronicles 31:13)