Mahseiah מַחְסֵיָה
Grandfather of Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe.
Who is Mahseiah in the Bible?
Mahseiah was the grandfather of Baruch, who served as the scribe and assistant to the prophet Jeremiah during the final days of the kingdom of Judah. He is mentioned in connection with Baruch's genealogy in Jeremiah 32:12, where Baruch is identified as the son of Neriah and grandson of Mahseiah. Though Mahseiah himself does not appear as a major figure in biblical narrative, his significance lies in being part of the family line of Baruch, one of the most important figures in Jeremiah's ministry. Baruch's role in recording Jeremiah's prophecies and serving as his faithful scribe made him instrumental in preserving the prophet's messages for future generations.
Biography
Mahseiah is mentioned as the grandfather of Baruch, who served as the scribe and assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. In one instance, Baruch was tasked with writing down Jeremiah's words on a scroll and reading them in the temple (Jer.32.12). Later, Baruch accompanied Seraiah, the quartermaster, on a journey to Babylon, carrying a message from Jeremiah (Jer.51.59).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentJeremiah 2 verses
- Jeremiah 32:12
"and I gave this deed to Baruch son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the sight of my cousin Hanamel and the witnesses who were signing the purchase agreement and all the Jews sitting in the courtyard of the guard."
Study Jeremiah → - Jeremiah 51:59
"This is the message that Jeremiah the prophet gave to the quartermaster Seraiah son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went to Babylon with King Zedekiah of Judah in the fourth year of Zedekiah’s reign."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַחְסֵיָה |