Bible Dictionary
Amashai Or Amashai
Amashai was a priestly descendant of Azareel in Nehemiah’s time. He is probably the same person as Maasiai in the parallel genealogy.
Definition
Amashai was a priestly descendant of Azareel who lived in the time of Nehemiah. He was appointed to reside in Jerusalem and serve in the temple. He is apparently the same person as Maasiai mentioned in the parallel genealogy.
Biblical Usage
Amashai is named among the priests connected with Jerusalem’s restored worship and temple service in the postexilic period.
Historical Background
The supplied material dates him to about 440 B.C. and identifies him with Maasiai in 1 Chronicles 9:12.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(burdensome), son of Azareel, a priest in the time of Nehemiah, (Nehemiah 11:13) apparently the same as Maasiai. (1 Chronicles 9:12) (B.C. 440.)