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Maaziah

Maaziah was a priest in ancient Israel who returned from Babylonian exile and served in the restored temple during the post-exilic period.

Overview

Maaziah appears in the genealogical records of priests who returned from captivity in Babylon. He is listed among those who helped rebuild and restore worship in Jerusalem after the exile, representing God's faithfulness to preserve a priestly line for His people.

Key Scriptures

"And the priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three. The sons of Immer, one thousand fifty-two. The sons of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven. The sons of Harim, one thousand seventeen." (Ezra 2:36-39, ESV)

"And Maaziah was the twenty-fourth to Gamul" (1 Chronicles 24:18, NASB) - listing Maaziah among the priestly divisions established by David.

Application

Trust that God preserves a faithful remnant for His purposes, and commit to serving Him in whatever season or circumstance He places you.