Asaiah עֲשָׂיָה
Levite leader who helped bring the ark to Jerusalem
Who is Asaiah in the Bible?
Asaiah was a Levite leader during King David's reign who played an important role in one of Israel's most significant religious ceremonies. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:6 and 15:11 as a clan leader of the Merarite division of the Levites. When David organized the procession to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, Asaiah was among the Levite leaders instructed to appoint musicians and singers from among their relatives to accompany this sacred event. His prominence in facilitating the ark's transport and establishing the musical worship surrounding it highlights his significance in Israel's religious life and David's administration.
Biography
Asaiah was a Levite leader during the reign of King David. When David gathered the Levites to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, Asaiah was one of the leaders mentioned. He was part of the clan of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. David instructed Asaiah and other Levite leaders to appoint their relatives as musicians and singers to accompany the procession of the ark. Asaiah's leadership role in this significant event demonstrates his importance among the Levites and his involvement in the worship life of Israel.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 15:6
"from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;"
- 1 Chronicles 15:11
"David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲשָׂיָה |
Asaiah
erari, and one of those who helped bring the ark from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem (1Ch 6:30; 15:6,11).
(2) A leading man of the tribe of Simeon. He was in the incursion which attacked and dispossessed the MEUNIM (which see), or the shepherd people, in the valley of Gedor (1Ch 4:36).
(3) An officer of Josiah sent to Huldah the prophetess for advice regarding the law book found by Hilkiah (2Ki 22:12,14; see ASAHIAH).
(4) A Shilonite resident of Jerusalem (1Ch 9:5). He is called Maaseiah in Ne 11:5.
W. W. Davis
as'-a-na (Asana, Assana) = Asnah (Ezr 2:50); omitted in Nehemiah. The sons of Asana (temple-servants) returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem (1 Esdras 5:31).
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