Asaiah
Asaiah was a servant of King Josiah sent to consult the prophetess Huldah about the Book of the Law.
The name Asaiah means “the Lord hath wrought”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books3 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 22:12; only referred to as Asaiah (עֲשָׂיָה).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- עֲשָׂיָהAsaiah
Mentions
- …and commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king:
- So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.
- …and commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: