Maaseiah מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ
Descendant of Benjamin; lived in Jerusalem after the exile
Who is Maaseiah in the Bible?
Maaseiah was a descendant of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 11:7. He appears in Nehemiah's list of those who resettled Jerusalem following the exile, part of the broader effort to repopulate the holy city and restore the Jewish community. As a member of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the two remaining tribes of Israel, Maaseiah represents the faithful remnant who returned to rebuild their homeland. His mention in this genealogical record underscores the significance of the post-exile restoration period and the gradual reestablishment of Jewish life in Jerusalem.
Biography
Maaseiah was a descendant of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Neh.11.7). 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 member of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the two remaining tribes of Israel after the exile. 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
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- Nehemiah 11:7
"From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ |