Maaseiah (Father of Azariah who worked on the wall in Nehemiah 3:23, son of Hananiah)
Son of Hananiah and father of the wall builder Azariah
ÅterkomstenLeaderc. 500s BC
Maaseiah was the son of Hananiah and the father of Azariah, who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. He is mentioned in the genealogy in connection with the wall work in Nehemiah 3:23. Although little is known about his own life, his family was actively involved in the restoration of Jerusalem after the exile.
23Next to them Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them Azariah son of Maaseiah, son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house.
23Next to them Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them Azariah son of Maaseiah, son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house.
16When all our enemies heard of it, all the nations around us were afraid, and their confidence sank low, for they knew that this work had been accomplished by our God.
Nehemiah organized the people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem and assigned the work among various families and groups, including the descendants of Ma'asejah.
17Then I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be a disgrace."
18I told them how the gracious hand of my God had been upon me, and what the king had said to me. They replied, "Let us start rebuilding." So they set their hands to the good work.