Asaiah עֲשָׂיָה
Simeonite leader during Hezekiah's reign
Who is Asaiah in the Bible?
Asaiah was a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:36. He is recorded in the genealogical account of Simeon as one of the prominent figures who led his people in seeking new pasture lands for their growing flocks. According to the biblical record, Asaiah and the Simeonites migrated to Gedor, where they discovered rich and suitable pasture, and subsequently displaced the Hamites and Meunites who inhabited that region. His inclusion in this narrative suggests he was instrumental in the territorial expansion and settlement of the Simeonite tribe during Hezekiah's reign.
Biography
Asaiah was a leader from the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He is mentioned in a genealogy of Simeon in 1 Chronicles 4. The passage describes how some of the Simeonites, including Asaiah, sought new pasture lands for their flocks and migrated to Gedor, where they found rich, good pasture. They also destroyed the Hamites and Meunites who lived there and settled in their place. Asaiah's mention as a leader suggests he played a significant role in this expansion of Simeonite territory.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:36
"Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲשָׂיָה |