Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Azariah was a Levite who helped the people understand the Law during the time of Ezra (Neh.8.7).
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Azariah is mentioned in Neh.8.7 as one of the Levites who helped the people understand the Law of God during the time of Ezra. After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem, the people gathered to hear Ezra read from the Book of the Law. As Ezra read, the Levites, including Azariah, instructed the people and helped them comprehend the meaning of the text. This event marked a significant moment of spiritual renewal for the Jewish community, as they rediscovered the importance of God's Word and committed themselves to follow its teachings. Azariah's role as a Levite in this context was to assist in the teaching and explanation of the Law, ensuring that the people could understand and apply its principles to their lives.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5838
The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.
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