Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Asaiah, a descendant of Judah, lived in Jerusalem (1Ch.9.5).
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Asaiah was a descendant of Judah mentioned in a list of people who lived in Jerusalem, recorded in 1Chronicles 9. He is described as "the firstborn of the Shilonites," which likely refers to a branch of the tribe of Judah. The context suggests that this list represents those who resettled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. As a descendant of Judah living in Jerusalem, Asaiah was part of the group that helped repopulate the city and restore its community.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6222
From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.
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