Maasai
Maasai, also known as Amashsai, was a priest who served during the time of Nehemiah.
MaleLeviteTribe of LeviExile and Return eraOld Testament2 books3 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 9:12; referred to as Maasai (מַעֲשַׂי) or Amashsai (עֲמַשְׁסַי); a son of Adiel.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- מַעֲשַׂיMaasai
- עֲמַשְׁסַיAmashsai
Mentions
Includes 1 verse that refer to Maasai without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- 1 Chronicles 9:12מַעֲשַׂי · MaasaiAdaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
- Nehemiah 11:13עֲמַשְׁסַי · Amashsai…and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;
- Nehemiah 11:14Referred to, not named…and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.