Bible Strands
Maaziah
the name means rescue of Jah Strong's Lexicon
Maaziah, also known as Maadiah or Moadiah, was a priest who sealed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah.
From 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.
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at Nehemiah 10:8.
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Verses that name Maaziah
- Nehemiah 10:8 Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests.
- Nehemiah 12:5 Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,
- Nehemiah 12:17 of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;