Bible Dictionary
Azrikam
Azrikam was the name of several biblical men, including a descendant of David, a prince of Judah, a Benjamite descended from Saul, and a Levite of the family of Merari.
Definition
Azrikam was the name of several biblical men. They included a descendant of David through Zerubbabel, a prince of Judah slain by Zichri, a Benjamite descendant of Saul, and a Levite of the family of Merari. The name means “my help has arisen” or “help against the enemy.”
Biblical Usage
The bearers of the name appear in genealogies, the political history of Judah under Ahaz, Saul’s family records, and the Levitical community in Jerusalem.
Historical Background
The supplied material places different men named Azrikam in the periods of Zerubbabel, Ahaz, Saul’s descendants, and the Jerusalem community.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(help against the enemy).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>az-ri'-kam (`azriqam, "my help has arisen"):</p><p>(1) A descendant of King David through Zerubbabel (1Ch 3:23).</p><p>(2) A prince of Judah in the time of Ahaz. He was slain by Zichri, an Ephraimite soldier (2Ch 28:7).</p><p>(3) One of Azel's sons, a Benjamite, descended from King Saul (1Ch 8:38; 9:44).</p><p>(4) A Levite of the house of Merari and a resident of Jerusalem (1Ch 9:14; Ne 11:15).</p>