The son of Azareel, appointed by Nehemiah to reside at Jerusalem and do the work of the temple (Neh. 11:13).
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Person
Amashai
Name meaning: the people's gift (Hitchcock)
Key verses
Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(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.)
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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