Maaseiah מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ
Army officer during King Uzziah's reign
Who is Maaseiah in the Bible?
Maaseiah was an army officer who served under King Uzziah of Judah during the ninth century B.C., as recorded in 2 Chronicles 26:11. He held a position of authority within Judah's military structure, working under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king's chief commanders. Uzziah was known for strengthening Judah's military and fortifications, and Maaseiah's role reflects the importance of a well-organized officer corps in maintaining the kingdom's security and stability. Though little detail is provided about Maaseiah's individual accomplishments, his mention in Scripture underscores how Judah's military success under Uzziah depended on capable leaders at various levels of command.
Biography
Maaseiah was an army officer who served during the reign of King Uzziah of Judah (2Ch.26.11). Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a powerful and prosperous king who strengthened the kingdom's military and fortifications (2Ch.26.1-15). Maaseiah is mentioned as one of the officers who was in charge of the army under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king's commanders. This suggests that Maaseiah held a position of authority and responsibility within the military structure of Judah. The mention of his name in the context of Uzziah's military achievements highlights the importance of the army in maintaining the security and stability of the kingdom.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 26:11
"Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ |