Maaseiah
Maaseiah, a son of King Ahaz of Judah, was killed by Zichri, an Ephraimite warrior, during a war between Judah and Israel.
The name Maaseiah means “the work of the Lord”
MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 28:7; only referred to as Maaseiah (מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ); son of Ahaz; a brother of Hezekiah.
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Alternative names
- מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּMaaseiah
Mentions
- Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, killed Maaseiah the son of the king, Azrikam the governor of the palace, and Elkanah the second to the king.