Azaz Azuz

Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia

(fortified by God) — the name of three persons: a) (1 Chron. 27:20) father of Hoshea, appointed by David chief over the tribe of Ephraim; b) (1 Chron. 15:21) one of the Levite singers under David who accompanied the Ark of the Covenant; c) (2 Chron. 31:13) overseer of the people’s offerings and contributions to the Temple, in the days of King Hezekiah, for the support of the priests and Levites.

Scripture cited

1 Chronicles 27:20 1 Chronicles 15:21 2 Chronicles 31:13

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