Mahsei'ah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, whose name means "the work of the Lord" or "the Lord is a refuge." This name appears in various contexts, often associated with individuals who played roles in the religious and civic life of ancient Israel. The name Mahsei'ah is sometimes spelled as Maaseiah in different translations of the Bible.

1. Mahsei'ah, the Father of Azariah: In 2 Chronicles 23:1, Mahsei'ah is mentioned as the father of Azariah, one of the leaders who supported Jehoiada the priest in the overthrow of Queen Athaliah and the restoration of the rightful king, Joash, to the throne of Judah. This passage highlights the role of Mahsei'ah's family in a significant religious and political reform: "In the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds: Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri."

2. Mahsei'ah, a Priest during the Reign of Josiah: In 2 Chronicles 34:8, Mahsei'ah is listed as one of the priests during the reign of King Josiah, who was involved in the repair of the temple. This period was marked by a significant religious reform, as Josiah sought to restore the worship of Yahweh and eliminate idolatry from Judah: "In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, to purify the land and the temple, he sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz the recorder to repair the house of the LORD his God."

3. Mahsei'ah, a Signatory of the Covenant: In Nehemiah 10:25, Mahsei'ah is listed among those who sealed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah. This covenant was a renewal of the commitment of the people of Israel to follow the Law of Moses after their return from Babylonian exile: "Maaseiah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests."

4. Mahsei'ah, a Musician: In Nehemiah 12:41-42, Mahsei'ah is mentioned as one of the musicians who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. This event was a time of great celebration and thanksgiving, as the people rejoiced in the completion of the wall and the restoration of their city: "The priests and Levites purified themselves, the people, the gates, and the wall. Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed on the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate. Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah, and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph, and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession."

5. Mahsei'ah, a Descendant of Jeshua: In Ezra 10:18, Mahsei'ah is mentioned among the descendants of Jeshua who had taken foreign wives, an issue that Ezra addressed as part of his reform to ensure the purity of the Israelite community: "Among the descendants of the priests, the following had married foreign women: From the descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah."

The various mentions of Mahsei'ah in the Bible reflect the diverse roles individuals with this name played in the religious, political, and social life of Israel. Whether as priests, leaders, or musicians, those named Mahsei'ah contributed to the spiritual and communal restoration efforts during pivotal moments in Israel's history.Mahsei'ah (2 Occurrences)

Jeremiah 32:12
and I delivered the deed of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the presence of Hanamel mine uncle 's son, and in the presence of the witnesses that subscribed the deed of the purchase, before all the Jews that sat in the court of the guard.
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Jeremiah 51:59
The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was quartermaster.
(See RSV)

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