Bible Dictionary

Azaliah

The name Azaliah means “near the Lord”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(whom the Lord reserved), the father of Shaphan the scribe in the reign of Josiah. (2 Kings 22:3; 2 Chronicles 34:8) (B.C. before 641.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

az-a-li'-a atsalyahu, ("Yahweh has set aside"): A son of Meshullam and father of Shaphan the scribe, famous in connection with the discovery of the law in the reign of King Josiah (2Ki 22:3).