Lexical Summary Asayah: Asayah Original Word: עֲשָׂיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Asaiah From asah and Yahh; Jah has made; Asajah, the name of three or four Israelites -- Asaiah. see HEBREW asah see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom asah Definition four Isr. NASB Translation Asaiah (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲשָׂיָה proper name, masculine Ασαιας, etc.; ᵐ5L in Kings Αζαριας; — 1 servant of Josiah 2 Kings 22:12,14 2Chronicles 34:20. 2 Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:36. 3 Levites: a. 1 Chronicles 6:15; 1 Chronicles 15:6,11. b. 1 Chronicles 9:5. Topical Lexicon Name and General Significance The Hebrew personal name עֲשָׂיָה (“Asaiah” or “Asayah”) means “Yahweh has made,” highlighting divine initiative in the lives of those who bear it. Occurrences Eight Old Testament references portray at least four distinct men (2 Kings 22:12, 14; 1 Chronicles 4:36; 6:30; 9:5; 15:6, 11; 2 Chronicles 34:20). Royal Servant under King Josiah (2 Kings 22:12, 14; 2 Chronicles 34:20) When the Book of the Law was rediscovered, Josiah dispatched trusted officials to seek the word of the LORD. 2 Kings 22:12: “Then the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant.” 2 Kings 22:14: “So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to speak with the prophetess Huldah …” As a royal aide, Asaiah helped bridge palace and prophet, enabling the reforms that followed. His prompt obedience illustrates how lay officials can catalyze nationwide renewal by honoring Scripture. Levitical Leader in David’s Worship Reforms (1 Chronicles 15:6, 11; cf. 6:30) David corrected earlier mishandling of the Ark by summoning Levites: 1 Chronicles 15:6: “from the descendants of Merari, Asaiah the chief and two hundred twenty of his relatives.” 1 Chronicles 15:11: “Then David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar, and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.” Asaiah’s designation as “chief” shows recognized spiritual leadership. If the Asaiah in 1 Chronicles 6:30 belongs to the same Merarite line, his pedigree underscores generational continuity in temple service. His careful adherence to Mosaic prescriptions (carrying the Ark on poles, 1 Chronicles 15:15) reinforces that zeal must be joined to obedience. Simeonite Prince in the Days of Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:36) Among twelve chiefs who expanded Simeonite settlements in the south is Asaiah (1 Chronicles 4:36). Acting during Hezekiah’s reign, these leaders “destroyed the remnant of the Amalekites” (4:43), reclaiming covenant land and providing pasture for flocks—an example of decisive faith in action. Post-exilic Resident of Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 9:5) After the Babylonian captivity, “From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons” took up residence in Jerusalem, representing the tribe of Judah. His presence testifies that God preserved families to restore worship at the spiritual center of the nation. Theological and Ministry Implications • Scripture at the Center: The royal servant’s mission highlights how personal responsiveness to God’s word sparks corporate revival. Together, these portraits affirm that those “made by the LORD” find purpose by aligning every vocation—civil, ecclesiastical, or communal—under the authority of His word and for the advance of His glory. Forms and Transliterations וַעֲשָׂיָ֗ה וַעֲשָׂיָ֧ה ועשיה עֲשָׂיָ֣ה עֲשָׂיָ֥ה עֲשָׂיָה֙ עשיה ‘ă·śā·yāh ‘ăśāyāh asaYah vaasaYah wa‘ăśāyāh wa·‘ă·śā·yāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 22:12 HEB: הַסֹּפֵ֗ר וְאֵ֛ת עֲשָׂיָ֥ה עֶֽבֶד־ הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ NAS: the scribe, and Asaiah the king's KJV: the scribe, and Asahiah a servant INT: Shaphan the scribe and Asaiah servant the king's 2 Kings 22:14 1 Chronicles 4:36 1 Chronicles 6:30 1 Chronicles 9:5 1 Chronicles 15:6 1 Chronicles 15:11 2 Chronicles 34:20 8 Occurrences |
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