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Maaseiah, a son of King Ahaz of Judah, was killed by Zichri, an Ephraimite warrior, during a war between Judah and Israel.
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Maaseiah was a son of King Ahaz of Judah who was killed during a war between Judah and Israel (2Ch.28.7). During the reign of Ahaz, Judah faced military threats from neighboring kingdoms, including Israel and Syria (2Ch.28.1-15). In one battle, Zichri, a mighty warrior from the tribe of Ephraim, killed Maaseiah, along with Azrikam, the officer in charge of the palace, and Elkanah, who was second to the king. The death of Maaseiah and other high-ranking officials demonstrates the severity of the defeat suffered by Judah and the consequences of Ahaz's unfaithfulness to God (2Ch.28.19). This event also highlights the political and military tensions between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah during this period.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4641
Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, killed Maaseiah the son of the king, Azrikam the governor of the palace, and Elkanah the second to the king.
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