Maaziah מַעַזְיָהוּ
Priest who served in the 24th division
Who is Maaziah in the Bible?
Maaziah was a priest who served as the head of the 24th priestly division during the reign of King David, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 24:18. King David organized the priesthood into 24 divisions, each assigned to serve in the temple for specific periods throughout the year, and Maaziah led one of these divisions in this structured system (1 Chronicles 24:1-19). Though the Bible provides no additional details about his personal life or specific temple responsibilities, Maaziah's mention in the priestly roster demonstrates the importance of organized religious leadership in maintaining the spiritual life of ancient Israel.
Biography
Maaziah was a priest who served as the head of the 24th division of priests during the reign of King David (1Ch.24.18). As part of David's organization of the priesthood, the priests were divided into 24 divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period (1Ch.24.1-19). Maaziah's division was the 24th in the order of service. The establishment of this system ensured a structured and orderly approach to the priestly duties in the temple. No further details are provided about Maaziah's personal life or his specific responsibilities as the head of his division. His inclusion in the list of priestly divisions highlights the importance of the priesthood in maintaining the religious life of ancient Israel.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:18
"the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַעַזְיָהוּ |