Bible Person

Maaseiah

Meaning: the work of the Lord · Male · 1 cross reference

This Maaseiah entry refers to one of the captains who joins Jehoiada in 2 Chronicles 23:1, not to the many priestly and post-exilic figures of the same name elsewhere. He belongs to the group that helps restore rightful kingship in Judah. First appears in 2 Chr 23:1.1

AI summary: This Maaseiah matters because his single cross reference places him among the trusted commanders who help rescue the Davidic line from usurpation. The entry shows that covenant loyalty in Judah is carried by named men willing to act decisively at a dangerous moment. Taken together, the material presents this Maaseiah as a captain in the restoration of Joash.1

Central Figure

Maaseiah

Meaning: the work of the Lord

One of the “captains of hundreds” associated with Jehoiada in restoring king Jehoash to the throne (2 Chr.