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2 Chronicles 26:17-20
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD,that were valiant men: …

the temple.

1 Kings 6:1-7:51
And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, whichis the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD…

2 Chronicles 3:4
And the porch thatwas in the frontof the house, the lengthof it was according to the breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the heightwas an hundred and twenty: and he overlaid it within with pure gold.

who served as priest
Azariah's role as a priest highlights the importance of the priesthood in mediating between God and the people of Israel. Priests were responsible for performing sacrifices, maintaining the temple, and teaching the law. Azariah's service would have included these duties, ensuring the spiritual well-being of the nation. The priesthood is a type of Christ, who is described in the New Testament as the ultimate High Priest, mediating a new covenant between God and humanity.

in the temple that Solomon built
This refers to the First Temple, also known as Solomon's Temple, which was constructed in the 10th century BC. It was the central place of worship for the Israelites and housed the Ark of the Covenant. The temple's construction is detailed in1 Kings 6-7, and it symbolizes God's presence among His people. The temple's design and function foreshadow the coming of Jesus Christ, who referred to His body as the temple (John 2:19-21), indicating that He is the ultimate dwelling place of God's presence.

in Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the city chosen by God as the spiritual and political center of Israel. It holds significant historical and theological importance, being the site of the temple and the city of David. Jerusalem is frequently mentioned in biblical prophecy and is central to eschatological themes. The city's selection as the location for the temple underscores its role as a focal point for worship and divine revelation. In Christian theology, Jerusalem is also symbolic of the heavenly city, the New Jerusalem, described inRevelation 21.

• By recording that “Johanan was the father,” the Chronicler anchors the priestly line in real history, tying this name to the earlier list in1 Chronicles 6:9 and continuing the line that began with Aaron (Numbers 18:7).

• Genealogies in Scripture are never filler; they safeguard the covenant promise that a faithful priesthood would endure (1 Samuel 2:35;1 Chronicles 6:50).

• Just as Ezra later traced his own pedigree back through Zadok (Ezra 7:1–5), this brief statement underlines the accuracy and reliability of God’s record of lineage.

• “Azariah” appears often among priestly names (see1 Kings 4:2;2 Chronicles 26:17), and here identifies the specific descendant who will minister in Solomon’s Temple.

• The name itself, repeatedly used for priests and kings, reminds readers that the Lord is the true source of help behind every human servant (Psalm 121:2).

• By singling out this Azariah, Scripture highlights how God raises up the right leader for each generation (1 Chronicles 6:11).

• Service, not status, marks the calling: “For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge” (Malachi 2:7).

• Azariah’s ministry followed the same pattern given to Aaron—offering sacrifices, teaching the Law, and blessing the people (Exodus 29:44;1 Chronicles 6:49).

• His vocation foreshadows the perfect priesthood of Christ, “appointed to act on behalf of men in matters relating to God” (Hebrews 5:1).

• The Chronicler’s audience, fresh from exile, needed the reminder that true worship centers on God’s chosen house (Psalm 65:4).

• Azariah’s daily duties—lighting lamps, burning incense, presenting offerings—kept Israel’s focus on the LORD who said, “My Name shall be there” (1 Kings 8:29).

• The temple provided a visible sign of God’s dwelling with His people (1 Chronicles 23:28-32).

• Solomon’s Temple stood as the fulfillment of God’s promise to David (1 Chronicles 22:6-10;2 Samuel 7:13) and was completed “in the eleventh year… so he finished it in all its details” (1 Kings 6:38).

• Its location on Mount Moriah (2 Chronicles 3:1) tied the nation’s worship back to Abraham’s faith (Genesis 22:14) and forward to the greater sacrifice yet to come (John 1:29).

• By linking Azariah to that specific structure, the text roots priestly ministry in a concrete time and place—Jerusalem, the city God chose “for My Name to dwell” (1 Kings 11:36).

1 Chronicles 6:10 is far more than a passing genealogical note. In one sentence it affirms the unbroken priestly line (Johanan to Azariah), highlights a servant who faithfully ministered, and situates that service in Solomon’s glorious Temple at Jerusalem. The verse assures us that God preserves both His people and His promises, providing trustworthy leaders at every step of redemptive history.