Father of Maaseiah, during the reign of Joash
Adaiah
Named in 1 verse of 2 Chronicles, first in 2 Chronicles 23:1.
עֲדָיָ֫הוּAdaiah
The name means “the witness of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Maaseiah
About Adaiah Written by AI
Adaiah is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:1 as the father of Maaseiah, who was one of the captains involved in the coup against Athaliah, the queen who had usurped the throne of Judah. Adaiah's son Maaseiah, along with other captains and Levites, was gathered by Jehoiada the priest to support the installation of Joash, the rightful heir to the throne, as king. The narrative in 2Chronicles 23 describes how Jehoiada the priest organized a group of loyal captains, including Maaseiah, to protect Joash and overthrow Athaliah's reign. They strategically positioned themselves in the temple and proclaimed Joash as king, leading to the downfall of Athaliah and the restoration of the Davidic dynasty. Apart from being the father of Maaseiah, no other information is provided about Adaiah himself. His mention in the narrative serves to identify Maaseiah and to highlight the role of various individuals and families in the significant event of Joash's ascension to the throne and the removal of Athaliah's illegitimate rule.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Chronicles 23:1
Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.