Ancestor in the genealogy of Jesus, son of Eliakim
Azor
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A postexilic ancestor of Jesus named only in Matthew's genealogy, with no narrative recorded anywhere in Scripture.
Life and work
Azor appears exactly once in Scripture, named as the son of Eliakim and father of Zadok in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:13-14). No narrative episode involving Azor is recorded anywhere in the Bible — he is known only as a name in the chain linking the postexilic descendants of Zerubbabel to Joseph, the husband of Mary.
Extra-biblical evidence
No extra-biblical source or narrative episode exists for Azor; he is attested only in Matthew's genealogy.
Scripture references
- Matthew 1:13-14 — Named as a son of Eliakim and father of Zadok in Jesus's genealogy
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