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Azaliah was the father of Shaphan the scribe, who served during the reign of King Josiah of Judah (2Ki.22.3; 2Ch.34.8).
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Azaliah is mentioned in the Old Testament as the father of Shaphan the scribe. Shaphan played a significant role during the reign of King Josiah of Judah, who initiated religious reforms and the restoration of the temple in Jerusalem. In 2Ki.22.3 and 2Ch.34.8, Shaphan is introduced as "the son of Azaliah" when he is sent by King Josiah to oversee the repairs of the temple. As the father of a prominent scribe and official in the royal court, Azaliah was likely a respected figure himself. His son Shaphan's involvement in the discovery of the Book of the Law during the temple repairs was a pivotal moment in Josiah's reforms and the spiritual revival of Judah.
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(whom the Lord reserved), the father of Shaphan the scribe in the reign of Josiah. (2 Kings 22:3; 2 Chronicles 34:8) (B.C. before 641.)
AZALI'AH (whom Jehovah reserved), the father of Shaphan the scribe. 2 Kgs 22:3; 2 Chr 34:8.
AZALI'AH (whom Jehovah reserved), the father of Shaphan the scribe. 2 Kgs 22:3; 2 Chr 34:8.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0683
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the scribe, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the house of the LORD, saying,
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God.
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