Azaziah
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897) · International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)
THE DICTIONARY — Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
whom Jehovah strengthened. (1.) One of the Levitical harpers in the temple (1 Chronicles 15:21). (2.) The father of Hoshea, who was made ruler over the Ephraimites (1 Chronicles 27:20). (3.) One who had charge of the temple offerings (2 Chronicles 31:13).
THE FULL ARTICLE — from the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915), general editor James Orr — public domain, printed whole.
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).