1 Chronicles 2:8 Meaning and Explanation
“And the sons of Ethan; Azariah.”
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Read Full Chapter →Ethan's son Azariah is named, briefly tracing this branch of Zerah's line.
What Does 1 Chronicles 2:8 Mean?
The chronicler adds a single name, Azariah son of Ethan, before turning back to the main line of Judah. It is a short and quiet entry, one more link recorded for the sake of completeness in the family of Zerah.
Even the briefest mention belongs in the book. Azariah, of whom we know nothing more, was still counted and named before God. No life within the covenant people is too small to be remembered. The Lord who numbers the stars also numbers His own, and a name written here is a name not lost.
1 Chronicles 2:8 in the Original Language
Azariah (עֲזַרְיָה), 'Azariah' -- meaning the LORD has helped, a confession woven into a name.
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What does 1 Chronicles 2:8 mean?
Ethan's son Azariah is named, briefly tracing this branch of Zerah's line.