Mahseiah מַחְסֵיָה
Grandfather of Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe.
Biography
Mahseiah is mentioned as the grandfather of Baruch, who served as the scribe and assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. In one instance, Baruch was tasked with writing down Jeremiah's words on a scroll and reading them in the temple (Jer.32.12). Later, Baruch accompanied Seraiah, the quartermaster, on a journey to Babylon, carrying a message from Jeremiah (Jer.51.59).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentJeremiah 2 verses
- Jeremiah 32:12
"and I delivered the deed of the purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the presence of Hanamel my uncle’s son, and in the presence of the witnesses who signed the deed of the purchase, before all the Jews who sat in the court of the guard."
Study Jeremiah → - Jeremiah 51:59
"The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was chief quartermaster."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַחְסֵיָה | H4271 |