The story of Jaazaniah
Jaazaniah was a biblical figure mentioned in the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Shaphan, a scribe in the court of King Josiah of Judah. He was the brother of Ahikam, Gedaliah, and Gemariah. He was a leader of the people of Anathoth, a town in the territory of Benjamin. Jaazaniah is best known for his role in the false prophets of Judah. He was one of the false prophets who encouraged King Zedekiah to rebel against Babylon. He was also one of the false prophets who prophesied that the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem would be broken. Jaazaniah was taken captive by the Babylonians and brought to Riblah, where he was executed. He was one of the many false prophets who were killed by the Babylonians. Jaazaniah is remembered as one of the false prophets of Judah who encouraged the people to rebel against Babylon. He was also remembered for his role in the false prophecies that were made during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.
Name meaning
The name Jaazaniah is of Hebrew origin and is found in the Bible. It means "Yahweh listens" or "Yahweh hears." The name reflects the belief in a personal and attentive God, emphasizing the idea that God is attentive to prayers and supplications. This name appears in several instances in the Old Testament, notably in the books of Jeremiah and Ezekiel, where individuals named Jaazaniah are mentioned in various contexts.
Name origin
Hebrew
First mention
2 Kings 25:23
Appearances in the Bible
4 mentions