Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Work of Jehovah, one of the priests resident at Jerusalem at the Captivity (1 Chr. 9:12).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(work of the Lord), a priest who after the return from Babylon dwelt in Jerusalem.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
MAAS'IAI (work of Jehovah), a priest. 1 Chr 9:12; comp. Neh 11:13.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
the defense, or strength, or trust of the Lord