Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Maaseiah, an Israelite, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall near his house during the time of Nehemiah.
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Maaseiah was an Israelite who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah (Neh.3.23). After the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon, Nehemiah led the effort to reconstruct the city's walls and gates (Neh.1-7). Maaseiah is mentioned as one of the individuals who repaired a section of the wall near his house, working alongside Baruch the son of Zabbai (Neh.3.23). The rebuilding of the wall was a significant event in the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of the Jewish community in the post-exilic period. The participation of Maaseiah and others in this project demonstrates their commitment to the physical and spiritual renewal of their homeland.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4641
Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house.
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