Maaseiah מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ

Male H4641I 1 book

Army officer during King Uzziah's reign

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 book
2 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 2 Chronicles 26:11

    "Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, who went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king’s captains."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ H4641I