Azariah
Mentioned in 602 BC traditional (Jones)
The original name of Abed-nego (Dan. 1:6, 7, 11, 16). He was of the royal family of Judah, and with his other two companions remarkable for his personal beauty and his intelligence as well as piety.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 5 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Daniel, Meshach, Shadrach, and Melzar.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
5 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Azariah 50 |
| KJV | Azariah 49 |
| ASV | Azariah 49 |
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Daniel5 verses
- 1:6
Among these young men were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
- 1:7
The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
- 1:11
Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
- 1:19
And the king spoke with them, and among all the young men he found no one equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king’s service.
- 2:17
Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The original name of Abed-nego (Dan. 1:6, 7, 11, 16). He was of the royal family of Judah, and with his other two companions remarkable for his personal beauty and his intelligence as well as piety.