Lexical Definition
בַּעֲשֵׂיָה Baʻăsêyâh (bah-as-ay-yaw') Baaseiah N:N-M-P
from עָשָׂה and יָהּ with a prepositional prefix; in (the) work of Jah
Baaseiah.
- § Baaseiah = "in the service of Jehovah"
- Baasejah, an Israelite
1) a Gershonite Levite, one of the forefathers of Asaph the singer
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בַּעֲשֵׂיָ֖ה | Baaseiah | 1Chr.6.40 |
| Βασία | of Baaseiah | LXX.1Chr.6.40 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.6.40
- son of: Malchijah (מַלְכִּיָּה)
- father of: Michael (מִיכָאֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בַּעֲשֵׂיָה proper name, masculine (? = מַעֲשֵׂיָה; so Thes; compare DrSm. lxviii) a Levite 1Chr 6:25* — compare מַעֲשֵׂיָה(וּׅ below עשׂה.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 6:25* |
Profile
Male • Son of Malchijah • A Levite in the lineage of Gershom.
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Baaseiah was a Levite descended from Gershom, the son of Levi.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.6.40;
- only referred to as Baaseiah בַּעֲשֵׂיָה;
- a son of Malchijah מַלְכִּיָּה;
- father of Michael מִיכָאֵל.
Baaseiah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:40 as part of a genealogy of the Levites, specifically the descendants of Gershom, one of the sons of Levi. The Levites were the tribe designated to assist the priests in the tabernacle and temple worship. The genealogy traces the lineage of several prominent Levitical families. Baaseiah is listed as the son of Michael and the father of Malchijah. Beyond this genealogical information, no other details are provided about Baaseiah's life or specific role within the Levitical community. The inclusion of his name in the genealogy serves to establish the continuity and legitimacy of the Levitical priesthood across generations.
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