Azariah I
High Priest of Israel
About Azariah I
Azariah I was a kohen.
Azariah ( ‘Ǎzaryāh, "Yah has helped") was the third High Priest after Zadok. Cf. , where he is called "son of Zadok", although he is elsewhere identified as the son of Ahimaaz.
Although his name appears in the list of the Zadokite family (, 6:4-15 in other translations) there is no direct evidence in the Bible that he was a High Priest. According to the Book of Chronicles, Azariah was believed to have been a priest who served at King Solomon's Temple. Azariah (Azarias) does appear on the list of High Priests by Josephus.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Azariah I?
High Priest of Israel
When was Azariah I born?
Azariah I was born in Land of Israel.
When did Azariah I die?
Azariah I died in Land of Israel.
What was Azariah I's occupation?
Azariah I was a kohen.
What nationality was Azariah I?
Azariah I's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Judah.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Azariah (High Priest)
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