Azgad
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Azgad in the Bible?
Azgad was a leader of a family group that returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel and later affixed his seal to the covenant document recorded in Nehemiah 10:17. He is also listed as the head of a clan whose members, numbering 112 males, returned with Ezra.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Azgad helps readers trace the lineage of specific families who maintained their distinct identities and religious commitments during the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Azgad reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Azgad in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Azgad clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 10:17
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Azgad." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/azgad/