Army officer during King Uzziah's reign
Maaseiah
Named in 1 verse of 2 Chronicles, first in 2 Chronicles 26:11.
מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּMaaseiah
The name means “the work of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Maaseiah Written by AI
Maaseiah was an army officer who served during the reign of King Uzziah of Judah (2 Chronicles 26:11). Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a powerful and prosperous king who strengthened the kingdom's military and fortifications (2 Chronicles 26:1 to 15). Maaseiah is mentioned as one of the officers who was in charge of the army under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king's commanders. This suggests that Maaseiah held a position of authority and responsibility within the military structure of Judah. The mention of his name in the context of Uzziah's military achievements highlights the importance of the army in maintaining the security and stability of the kingdom.
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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
- 2 Chronicles 26:11
Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers.
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