Azal is an Aramaic verb meaning to go, depart, or walk away. It occurs in the Aramaic sections of Ezra and Daniel, typically describing the movement of messengers, officials, or individuals in narrative contexts. The term emphasizes purposeful or commanded departure.
In the Aramaic narratives of Daniel, azal often describes the swift compliance of royal servants with the king's commands, and Daniel's own movements between prayer, vision, and the royal court. The faithful servant of God moves at God's bidding, not at the caprice of earthly rulers.