Ismachiah יִסְמַכְיָהוּ
Overseer under King Hezekiah during temple restoration.
Who is Ismachiah in the Bible?
Ismachiah was one of the overseers appointed by King Hezekiah during his religious reforms and restoration of the temple in Jerusalem, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 31:13. After Hezekiah cleansed and consecrated the temple, he organized the priests and Levites and established a system for collecting and distributing tithes and offerings to support their work. Ismachiah served under the direction of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, working alongside other overseers to faithfully distribute contributions among the priests and Levites. His appointment demonstrates the importance of administrative organization and trustworthy leadership in maintaining proper temple worship and supporting those who served God's house.
Biography
Ismachiah is mentioned in 2Ch.31.13 as one of the overseers appointed by King Hezekiah during his reforms and restoration of the temple in Jerusalem. After Hezekiah cleansed and consecrated the temple, he appointed priests and Levites to their duties and organized the collection and distribution of tithes and offerings (2Ch.31.2-12).
Ismachiah, along with several others, including Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah, was appointed as an overseer under the direction of Conaniah and his brother Shimei. These men were entrusted with the task of distributing the contributions to their fellow priests and Levites faithfully.
The inclusion of Ismachiah's name in this list highlights the importance of organization and oversight in the administration of the temple and its services. It also demonstrates Hezekiah's commitment to restoring proper worship and supporting the religious leaders of Judah.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
"Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִסְמַכְיָהוּ |