Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Azariah son of Obed was one of the commanders who supported Jehoiada in making Joash king.
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Azariah son of Obed was a military commander during the reign of King Joash of Judah. He was one of the captains of hundreds who allied with Jehoiada the priest to overthrow Queen Athaliah and crown Joash as the rightful king (2Ch.23.1). The text does not provide any other information about this Azariah's background or later life.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5838
Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.
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