Levite gatekeeper during the reign of David
Maaseiah
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 15:18.
מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּMaaseiah
The name means “the work of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Maaseiah Written by AI
Maaseiah was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper during the reign of King David (1 Chronicles 15:18). He is mentioned in the context of the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant from the house of Obed-Edom to Jerusalem. David organized a grand procession involving Levites, priests, and musicians to accompany the Ark (1 Chronicles 15:1 to 28). Maaseiah is listed among the gatekeepers who were appointed to carry the Ark and to play musical instruments, such as harps and lyres, during the procession (1 Chronicles 15:18). The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple, ensuring that only authorized personnel could enter (1 Chronicles 9:17 to 27). Maaseiah's participation in the transportation of the Ark and his role as a gatekeeper highlight the importance of the Levites' duties in the worship and service of God during David's reign.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Maaseiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
The work of Jehovah. (1.) One of the Levites whom David appointed as porter for the ark (1 Chr. 15:18, 20).
(2.) One of the “captains of hundreds” associated with Jehoiada in restoring king Jehoash to the throne (2 Chr. 23:1).
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(3.) The “king’s son,” probably one of the sons of king Ahaz, killed by Zichri in the invasion of Judah by Pekah, king of Israel (2 Chr. 28:7).
(4.) One who was sent by king Josiah to repair the temple (2 Chr. 34:8). He was governor (Heb. sar, rendered elsewhere in the Authorized Version “prince,” “chief captain,” chief ruler”) of Jerusalem.
(5.) The father of the priest Zephaniah (Jer. 21:1; 37:3).
(6.) The father of the false prophet Zedekiah (Jer. 29:21).
Maase’iah, refuge is Jehovah, a priest, the father of Neriah (Jer. 32:12; 51:59).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 15:18
and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.
- 1 Chronicles 15:20
Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth.
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