Bible Dictionary
Maaziah
Maaziah was the head of the twenty-fourth priestly course established in David’s reign and was also the name of a priest who sealed the covenant after the exile.
Definition
Maaziah means “strength” or “consolation of Jehovah.” The name belongs to the head of the twenty-fourth priestly course established in David’s reign and to a priest named after the exile.
Biblical Usage
Maaziah was the priest to whom the lot fell for the twenty-fourth priestly course. Another Maaziah participated in sealing the covenant after the return from exile.
Historical Background
One Maaziah belonged to the twenty-fourth priestly course; another participated in sealing the covenant after the exile.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Strength or consolation of Jehovah. (1.) The head of the twenty-fourth priestly course (1 Chr. 24:18) in David’s reign. (2.) A priest (Neh. 10:8).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(consolation of Jehovah).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ma-a-zi'-a (ma`azyahu):</p><p>(1) The priest to whom fell the lot for the 24th course (1Ch 24:18).</p><p>(2) One of those who took part in sealing the covenant (Ne 10:8).</p>