And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of temple and reform in 2 Chronicles.
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This thought runs through 2 Chronicles 15:1-5.
Glossary
- Azariah Person
- Whom Jehovah helps. (1. ) Son of Ethan, of the tribe of Judah ( 1 Chr. 2:8 ). (2. ) Son of Ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather Zadok as high priest ( 1 Chr. 6:9 ; 1 Kings 4:2 ) in the days of Solomon.
- Oded Person
- Restoring, or setting up. (1. ) Father of the prophet Azariah ( 2 Chr. 15:1 , 8). (2. ) A prophet in the time of Ahaz and Pekah ( 2 Chr. 28:9-15 ).