Asaiah
a.sa.yah is a Hebrew proper name used for individuals in genealogical notices, a Levite summons, and royal service.
The attested use is a proper name for individuals named in genealogical lists and family notices, among Levites summoned by David, and in the king's command and ensuing mission to Huldah.
Senses in use
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Personal name in lists and narrative · dominant
Each cited occurrence is tagged Noun · Proper. In 1 Chronicles 4:36 the APB renders Asaiah within a list of names; in 1 Chronicles 15:6 it identifies him as a ruler among the sons of Merari, and in 1 Chronicles 15:11 he is among the Levites David summoned. In 2 Kings 22:12 and 2 Kings 22:14, the APB includes Asaiah among those commanded by the king and then sent to speak with Huldah.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB normally presents the name as “Asaiah” in lists and narrative groups. In 1 Chronicles 6:15, the supplied whole-verse rendering does not visibly include the name, so the translation does not isolate every occurrence consistently.