Maaseiah was a priest who served during the reigns of Kings Zedekiah and Jehoiakim of Judah (Jeremiah 21:1; 29.25; 37.3). He was the father of Zephaniah, who was also a priest (Jeremiah 21:1; 29.25; 37.3). During the reign of Zedekiah, Maaseiah and his son Zephaniah were sent by the king to inquire of the prophet Jeremiah concerning the Babylonian invasion (Jeremiah 21:1; 37.3). Maaseiah is also mentioned in a letter sent by Jeremiah to the exiles in Babylon, where he is referred to as the second priest under Jehoiada, the high priest (Jeremiah 29:25). This suggests that Maaseiah held a significant position within the priestly hierarchy. The biblical text does not provide further details about Maaseiah's personal life or his other priestly duties.
Maaseiah
EnglishA man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.21.1.