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Maasiai

מַעֲשַׂי/may-AS-ee-eye/

“Worker, or contracted from Maaseiah”

Summary

Maasiai was a priest, son of Adiel and descendant of Immer, who resided in Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.

☩Identity

Maasiai was one of the priests who settled in Jerusalem following the return from Babylonian exile. He was the son of Adiel and a descendant of Immer, one of the priestly families. His name may be a contracted form of Maaseiah, meaning 'worker' or 'work of the Lord.' He is listed among the priests who took up residence in the restored city around 536 BC.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 9:12

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

9:12

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Maasiai," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Maasiai," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
  3. 3.George Morrish, "Maasiai," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).