Person Old Testament
Azaziah
Azaziah was the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the reign of King David (1Ch.27.20). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:20.
Why it matters. Leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh under David
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Azaziah
Azaziah is mentioned in 1Ch.27.20 as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the reign of King David. The chapter lists the leaders of each tribe who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes in various administrative and military matters. Azaziah's position as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh suggests that he was a prominent figure within his tribe and had the trust of King David. The half-tribe of Manasseh settled on the east side of the Jordan River and played a significant role in the defense of Israel's borders. As the leader, Azaziah would have been responsible for organizing and commanding the warriors of his tribe, as well as representing their interests before the king.
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.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)