Ma-asei'ah
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Ma-asei'ah is a biblical name that appears multiple times throughout the Old Testament, associated with various individuals who played roles in the religious and civic life of ancient Israel. The name Ma-asei'ah means "work of the Lord" or "the Lord's work," reflecting a common practice in Hebrew culture of naming individuals in a way that acknowledges divine involvement or purpose.

1. Ma-asei'ah, the Father of Azariah: In 1 Chronicles 6:40, Ma-asei'ah is mentioned as the father of Azariah, who was a descendant of Levi. This lineage is significant as it traces the priestly line, emphasizing the hereditary nature of the Levitical priesthood and its importance in maintaining the religious practices and temple services in Israel.

2. Ma-asei'ah, a Supporter of King Josiah: In 2 Chronicles 34:8, Ma-asei'ah is identified as the governor of Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah. He played a crucial role in the king's religious reforms, which included the repair of the temple and the re-establishment of the covenant with God. This Ma-asei'ah's involvement highlights the collaborative effort between the monarchy and civic leaders in promoting spiritual renewal and adherence to the Law.

3. Ma-asei'ah, a Signatory of the Covenant: In Nehemiah 10:25, Ma-asei'ah is listed among those who sealed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah. This covenant was a recommitment by the people of Israel to follow God's commandments and separate themselves from the surrounding nations' practices. Ma-asei'ah's participation underscores the communal aspect of faith and the collective responsibility of the Israelites to uphold their covenantal relationship with God.

4. Ma-asei'ah, a Priest in the Time of Ezra: In Ezra 10:18, Ma-asei'ah is mentioned as one of the priests who had married foreign women, contrary to the Law. This incident occurred during the post-exilic period when Ezra led a reform to purify the community and restore adherence to the Mosaic Law. Ma-asei'ah's inclusion in this list reflects the challenges faced by the returning exiles in maintaining their distinct identity and religious purity.

5. Ma-asei'ah, a Musician: In Nehemiah 12:41-42, Ma-asei'ah is noted as one of the musicians who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. This event was marked by great joy and celebration, with music playing a central role in the worship and thanksgiving offered to God for the successful completion of the wall. Ma-asei'ah's involvement as a musician highlights the importance of music in Israelite worship and the expression of communal gratitude.

The various individuals named Ma-asei'ah in the Bible illustrate the diverse roles that people played in the religious, civic, and cultural life of Israel. Whether as leaders, priests, or musicians, each Ma-asei'ah contributed to the spiritual and communal well-being of the nation, reflecting the multifaceted nature of service to God and community.
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Ma-asei'ah (23 Occurrences)

1 Chronicles 15:18
and with them their brothers of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers.
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1 Chronicles 15:20
and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with stringed instruments set to Alamoth;
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2 Chronicles 23:1
In the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him.
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2 Chronicles 26:11
Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, who went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains.
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2 Chronicles 28:7
Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, killed Maaseiah the king's son, and Azrikam the ruler of the house, and Elkanah who was next to the king.
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2 Chronicles 34:8
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged the land and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of Joahaz the recorder, to repair the house of Yahweh his God.
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Ezra 10:18
Among the sons of the priests there were found who had married foreign women: namely, of the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and his brothers, Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah.
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Ezra 10:21
Of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.
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Ezra 10:22
Of the sons of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.
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Ezra 10:30
Of the sons of Pahathmoab: Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezalel, and Binnui, and Manasseh.
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Nehemiah 3:23
After them repaired Benjamin and Hasshub over against their house. After them repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah beside his own house.
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Nehemiah 8:4
Ezra the scribe stood on a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
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Nehemiah 8:7
Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.
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Nehemiah 10:25
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
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Nehemiah 11:5
and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite.
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Nehemiah 11:7
These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.
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Nehemiah 12:41
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;
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Nehemiah 12:42
and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. The singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer.
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Jeremiah 21:1
The word which came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, when king Zedekiah sent to him Pashhur the son of Malchijah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah, the priest, saying,
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Jeremiah 29:21
Thus says Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, concerning Ahab the son of Kolaiah, and concerning Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, who prophesy a lie to you in my name: Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and he shall kill them before your eyes;
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Jeremiah 29:25
Thus speaks Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, saying, Because you have sent letters in your own name to all the people who are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah, the priest, and to all the priests, saying,
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Jeremiah 35:4
and I brought them into the house of Yahweh, into the chamber of the sons of Hanan the son of Igdaliah, the man of God, which was by the chamber of the princes, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah the son of Shallum, the keeper of the threshold.
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Jeremiah 37:3
Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah, the priest, to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now to Yahweh our God for us.
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Thesaurus
Ma-asei'ah (23 Occurrences)
Ma-asei'ah. Maaseiah, Ma-asei'ah. Maasiai . Multi-Version Concordance
Ma-asei'ah (23 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them ...
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Maaseiah (25 Occurrences)

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Maasiai (1 Occurrence)

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