Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Baaseiah was a Levite descended from Gershom, the son of Levi.
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Baaseiah is mentioned in 1Ch.6.40 as part of a genealogy of the Levites, specifically the descendants of Gershom, one of the sons of Levi. The Levites were the tribe designated to assist the priests in the tabernacle and temple worship. The genealogy traces the lineage of several prominent Levitical families. Baaseiah is listed as the father of Michael and the son of Malchijah. Beyond this genealogical information, no other details are provided about Baaseiah's life or specific role within the Levitical community. The inclusion of his name in the genealogy serves to establish the continuity and legitimacy of the Levitical priesthood across generations.
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(work of Jehovah), a Gershonite Levite, one of the forefathers of Asaph the singer. (1 Chronicles 6:40), [ 1Chr 6:25 ]. (B.C. 1310.)
in making; in pressing together
BAASE'IAH (work of Jehovah), a Gershouite Levite, and an ancestor of the psalmist Asaph. 1 Chr 6:40,
BAASE'IAH (work of Jehovah), a Gershouite Levite, and an ancestor of the psalmist Asaph. 1 Chr 6:40,
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1202
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,
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