Maaseiah מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ
Ahaz's son killed by Zichri, an Ephraimite warrior
Who is Maaseiah in the Bible?
Maaseiah was a son of King Ahaz of Judah who was killed by Zichri, an Ephraimite warrior, during a devastating military conflict between the kingdoms of Judah and Israel (2 Chronicles 28:7). This battle occurred during Ahaz's reign when Judah faced severe military pressure from both Israel and Syria, leading to catastrophic losses for the southern kingdom. Zichri's slaying of Maaseiah, along with the deaths of other high-ranking officials like Azrikam and Elkanah, underscored the magnitude of Judah's defeat and served as a consequence of King Ahaz's unfaithfulness to God. The death of the king's own son illustrates the personal and national toll of Judah's spiritual and political failures during this troubled period of Israel's divided monarchy.
Biography
Maaseiah was a son of King Ahaz of Judah who was killed during a war between Judah and Israel (2Ch.28.7). During the reign of Ahaz, Judah faced military threats from neighboring kingdoms, including Israel and Syria (2Ch.28.1-15). In one battle, Zichri, a mighty warrior from the tribe of Ephraim, killed Maaseiah, along with Azrikam, the officer in charge of the palace, and Elkanah, who was second to the king. The death of Maaseiah and other high-ranking officials demonstrates the severity of the defeat suffered by Judah and the consequences of Ahaz's unfaithfulness to God (2Ch.28.19). This event also highlights the political and military tensions between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah during this period.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 28:7
"Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, killed Maaseiah the son of the king, Azrikam the governor of the palace, and Elkanah the second to the king."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ |