Asaiah עֲשָׂיָה
Descendant of Judah living in Jerusalem
Who is Asaiah in the Bible?
Asaiah was a descendant of Judah who lived in Jerusalem during the postexilic period, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 9:5. He is identified as "the firstborn of the Shilonites," referring to a branch of the tribe of Judah. Asaiah appears in a genealogical list of those who resettled Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, indicating he was among the Jewish people who returned and helped rebuild the community. His inclusion in this record emphasizes the restoration of Judah's presence in the holy city following the exile.
Biography
Asaiah was a descendant of Judah mentioned in a list of people who lived in Jerusalem, recorded in 1 Chronicles 9. He is described as "the firstborn of the Shilonites," which likely refers to a branch of the tribe of Judah. The context suggests that this list represents those who resettled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. As a descendant of Judah living in Jerusalem, Asaiah was part of the group that helped repopulate the city and restore its community.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:5
"From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲשָׂיָה |