Bible Dictionary
Asaiah
Asaiah was the name of several men, including a Levite who helped bring the ark to Jerusalem, a Simeonite leader, and an officer sent by Josiah to consult Huldah the prophetess.
Definition
Asaiah, meaning “Yahweh has made,” was the name of several men. They included a Merarite Levite, a leader of Simeon, an officer of Josiah, and a Shilonite resident of Jerusalem.
Biblical Usage
A Levite named Asaiah helped bring the ark to Jerusalem. A Simeonite Asaiah took part in the dispossession of the Meunim, while Josiah’s officer was sent to Huldah concerning the Law book. Another Asaiah lived in Jerusalem.
Historical Background
The officer of Josiah is also called Asahiah in the King James Version. The Shilonite Asaiah is called Maaseiah in Nehemiah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the Lord hath made).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-sa'-ya ([`asayah], "Yahweh has made," written Asahiah twice in the King James Version (2Ki 22:12,14)):</p><p>(1) A Levite of the family of Merari, and one of those who helped bring the ark from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem (1Ch 6:30; 15:6,11).</p><p>(2) A leading man of the tribe of Simeon. He was in the incursion which attacked and dispossessed the MEUNIM (which see), or the shepherd people, in the valley of Gedor (1Ch 4:36).</p><p>(3) An officer of Josiah sent to Huldah the prophetess for advice regarding the law book found by Hilkiah (2Ki 22:12,14; see ASAHIAH).</p><p>(4) A Shilonite resident of Jerusalem (1Ch 9:5). He is called Maaseiah in Ne 11:5.</p><p>W. W. Davis</p>