Maaseiah מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ
Priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall
Who is Maaseiah in the Bible?
Maaseiah was a priest in ancient Jerusalem who participated in the dedication ceremony of the city's rebuilt wall during the time of Nehemiah, around the 5th century BC. According to Nehemiah 12:41, he was among the priests who sounded trumpets during the grand celebratory procession that Nehemiah organized after the wall's reconstruction was completed. The dedication ceremony, described in Nehemiah 12:27-43, involved two large choirs processing around the city atop the wall, and Maaseiah's participation exemplifies the vital role priests played in both the religious and civic restoration of Jerusalem following the exile. His mention in this significant event underscores the community's faith and unity as they marked the completion of their city's defenses and reestablishment as a restored Jewish center.
Biography
Maaseiah was a priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah (Neh.12.41). After the completion of the wall's reconstruction, Nehemiah organized a grand dedication ceremony that involved two large choirs processing around the city on top of the wall (Neh.12.27-43). Maaseiah is listed among the priests who blew trumpets during this celebratory event, along with other priests and Levites. The dedication of the wall was a significant moment in the restoration of Jerusalem, marking the completion of a major project and the reestablishment of the city's defenses. Maaseiah's participation in this event highlights the role of the priests in the religious and civic life of the community.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 12:41
"as well as the priests with their trumpets—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah—"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ |