Person Old Testament
Azarel
Also known as Azarel =ESV, NIV; Azarael =KJV
Azarel was a priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's time (Neh.12.36). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:36.
Why it matters. Priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Azarel
Azarel is mentioned in Nehemiah 12 as one of the priests who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. After the completion of the wall's reconstruction under Nehemiah's leadership, a great celebration was held to dedicate the wall and give thanks to God. The priests and Levites were divided into two groups, with one group walking on top of the wall in a procession of praise and thanksgiving. Azarel is listed among the priests who were part of this procession, along with other prominent figures such as Ezra the scribe. The dedication of the wall was a significant event, marking the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses and the renewal of the people's commitment to God.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Nehemiah (1 verse)