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Azrikam
What Bible dictionaries say about “Azrikam”, one article after the other.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE 1915)
az-ri'-kam (`azriqam, "my help has arisen"):
(1) A descendant of King David through Zerubbabel (1Ch 3:23).
(2) A prince of Judah in the time of Ahaz. He was slain by Zichri, an Ephraimite soldier (2Ch 28:7).
(3) One of Azel's sons, a Benjamite, descended from King Saul (1Ch 8:38; 9:44).
(4) A Levite of the house of Merari and a resident of Jerusalem (1Ch 9:14; Ne 11:15).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia — James Orr, general editor and contributors; CrossWire SWORD module ISBE 2.2
The article in ISBE 1915Smith’s Bible Dictionary
(help against the enemy).
- A descendant of Zerubbabel, and son of Neariah of the royal line of Judah. (1 Chronicles 3:23)
- Eldest son of Azel, and descendant of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:38; 9:44) (B.C after 1037.)
- A Levite, ancestor of Shemaiah, who lived in the time of Nehemiah. (1 Chronicles 9:14; Nehemiah 11:15) (B.C. before 536.)
- Governor of the house, or prefect of the palace, to King Ahaz, who was slain by Zichri, an Ephraimite hero, in the successful invasion of the southern kingdom by Pekah king of Israel. (2 Chronicles 28:7) (B.C. 738.)
William Smith; revised by F. N. Peloubet and M. A. Peloubet; CrossWire SWORD module Smith 1.3
The article in Smith