Baaseiah
Who he was
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 father of Michael and the son 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.
Family
Every mention
1 Chronicles 1 mention
What the dictionary says
(work of Jehovah), a Gershonite Levite, one of the forefathers of Asaph the singer.
Sources
- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain