Maaziah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Maaziah was the head of the 24th priestly division during the time of David.
twenty-fourth-chosen priest for the twenty-four courses (1CH 24:18)
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- en Maaziah
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Maaziah
· Also called · H4590 none · 1CH 24:18 y-h-v-h is a refuge
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he
מַעַזְיָהוּ
maazəyahu · H4590 · 1CH 24:18 y-h-v-h is a refuge
- he מַעַזְיָהוּ · H4590G
- el Μαασαι Maasai · none · 1CH 24:18
- bg Маазия
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Maaziah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Maaziah was a priest who served as the head of the 24th division of priests during the reign of King David (1Ch 24:18). As part of David's organization of the priesthood, the priests were divided into 24 divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period (1Ch 24:1-19). Maaziah's division was the 24th in the order of service. The establishment of this system ensured a structured and orderly approach to the priestly duties in the temple. No further details are provided about Maaziah's personal life or his specific responsibilities as the head of his division. His inclusion in the list of priestly divisions highlights the importance of the priesthood in maintaining the religious life of ancient Israel.
Maaziah 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The head of the twenty-fourth priestly course (1 Chr. 24:18) in David’s reign.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Maaziah_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Maaziah@1Ch.24.18) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, maaziah_1873)