Bible Dictionary
Asahiah
Asahiah was a servant of King Josiah sent to inquire of the Lord concerning the law book found in the temple. He is also called Asaiah.
Definition
Asahiah, also called Asaiah, was a servant or official of King Josiah. He was sent with Hilkiah and others to inquire about the book of the Law found in the temple.
Biblical Usage
Asahiah participated in Josiah’s consultation of the Lord concerning the temple book and its words. His service connected the royal reform with the prophetic inquiry that followed the book’s discovery.
Historical Background
The name means “Yahweh hath made.” The cited account places his service during Josiah’s reign.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the Lord hath made), a servant of King Josiah, sent by him to seek information of Jehovah respecting the book of the law which Hilkiah found in the temple, (2 Kings 22:12,14) also called Asaiah. (2 Chronicles 34:20) (B.C. 641.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>as-a-hi'-a (`asayah, "Yahweh hath made"; the King James Version form; the Revised Version (British and American) ASAIAH): "The king's servant" sent by Josiah with Hilkiah, the priest, and others to inquire of Yahweh concerning the words of the book found in the temple (2Ki 22:12,14; 2Ch 34:20).</p>