Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Ἀσσαμίας v. r. Σαμίας, Vuig. Assannas), one of the twelve priests selected by Ezra to transport the sacred vessels to Jerusalem (1 Esdras 8:54); a corruption for HASHABIAH (See HASHABIAH) (q.v.) of the original text (Ezra 8:24).
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Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Assanias'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/assanias.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.