Maaseiah מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ
Descendant of Shiloni; lived in Jerusalem after the exile
Who is Maaseiah in the Bible?
Maaseiah was a descendant of Shiloni who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 11:5. He appears in the list of people who resettled Jerusalem during Nehemiah's efforts to repopulate the city following the exile, a roster compiled to document the restoration of the Jewish community. As a member of the tribe of Judah through the line of Shiloni, Maaseiah represents the faithful remnant who returned to rebuild their lives in the holy city. His mention in this genealogical record underscores the importance of the post-exilic restoration and God's faithfulness in preserving a people to reinhabit Jerusalem.
Biography
Maaseiah was a descendant of Shiloni who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Neh.11.5). He is mentioned in the list of people who resettled in Jerusalem, which was compiled by Nehemiah as part of his efforts to repopulate the city (Neh.11.1-36). Maaseiah is identified as a descendant of Judah through the lineage of Shiloni. The resettlement of Jerusalem was an important step in the restoration of the Jewish community and the reestablishment of their presence in the holy city.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:5
"and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ |