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Azgad
Open directlySmith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(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.)
Scripture references
Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
AZ'GAD (strong in fortune). (1). One whose descendants returned with Zerubbabel. Ezr 2:12; Ezr 8:12; Neh 7:17. (2). One who sealed the covenant. Neh 10:15.
Scripture references
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
a strong army; a gang of robbers
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
AZ'GAD (strong in fortune).
(1). One whose descendants returned with Zerubbabel. Ezr 2:12; Ezr 8:12; Neh 7:17. (2). One who sealed the covenant. Neh 10:15.