Bible Dictionary

Maaziah

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Strength or consolation of Jehovah. (1.) The head of the twenty-fourth priestly course (1 Chr. 24:18) in David’s reign.

(2.) A priest (Neh. 10:8).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(consolation of Jehovah).
  1. One of the priests who signed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:8)
  2. A priest in the reign of David, head of the twenty-fourth course. (1 Chronicles 24:18)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ma-a-zi'-a (ma`azyahu):

(1) The priest to whom fell the lot for the 24th course (1Ch 24:18).

(2) One of those who took part in sealing the covenant (Ne 10:8).