Azgad

Azgad [N] [H]

(strength of fortune ). The children of Azgad, to the number of 1222 (2322 according to) ( Nehemiah 7:17 ) were among the laymen who returned with Zerubbabel. ( Ezra 2:12 ; 8:12 ) With the other heads of the People they joined in the covenant with Nehemiah. ( Nehemiah 10:15 ) (B.C. 536.)


[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Azgad'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.