Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Maaseiah, a descendant of Benjamin, lived in Jerusalem after the exile.
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Maaseiah was a descendant of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Neh.11.7). He is mentioned in the list of people who resettled in Jerusalem, which was compiled by Nehemiah as part of his efforts to repopulate the city (Neh.11.1-36). Maaseiah is identified as a member of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the two remaining tribes of Israel after the exile. The resettlement of Jerusalem was an important step in the restoration of the Jewish community and the reestablishment of their presence in the holy city.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4641
From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah;
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