Maaseiah מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ
Priest involved in Joash's coronation
Who is Maaseiah in the Bible?
Maaseiah was a priest in Judah who played a crucial role in the coronation of King Joash around 835 BC, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 23:1. During the reign of the usurper queen Athaliah, who had killed the royal heirs to secure her throne, the priest Jehoiada organized a coup to restore the Davidic line and protect the young prince Joash. Maaseiah joined other priests and Levites in supporting this rebellion, which successfully overthrew Athaliah and resulted in Joash's coronation as king at age seven. His participation demonstrates the vital role the priesthood played in preserving both the religious integrity and political stability of the Kingdom of Judah during a period of dynastic crisis.
Biography
Maaseiah was a priest who played a role in the coronation of King Joash of Judah (2Ch.23.1). During the reign of Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, who had usurped the throne and killed the royal heirs, Jehoiada the priest organized a coup to restore the Davidic line (2Ch.22.10-23.21). Maaseiah, along with other leaders and Levites, was part of the group that Jehoiada gathered to support the young prince Joash and overthrow Athaliah. The coup was successful, and Joash was crowned king at the age of seven (2Ch.24.1). Maaseiah's involvement in this event highlights the importance of the priesthood in maintaining the religious and political stability of the kingdom of Judah.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 23:1
"Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ |