דברי הימים א, פרק ט׳, פסוק י״ב

Recording family lineages was a vital part of preserving historical identity, yet different accounts often present these family trees in varying ways. The genealogical record of these families is closely examined in light of a similar list found in the Book of Nehemiah, which some sources refer to as the Book of Ezra. In tracing the family line of Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the present account intentionally shortens the family tree. The parallel record includes additional generations that lived between Jeroham and Pashhur [רלב״ג]. This specific omission is part of a broader pattern of differences, missing details, and apparent contradictions between the concise record found here and the much more detailed account preserved in Nehemiah [מלבי״ם].

Beyond the condensed family lines, there are also noticeable changes in the names of the individuals themselves. There is a general consensus among commentators that Maasai is the exact same person mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah, even though his name is recorded there with a slight variation, appearing as Amashsai or Amashsi [מצודת דוד, רלב״ג]. Similarly, the name of his father, Adiel, is listed in the parallel record with a minor adjustment, appearing as Azarel [רלב״ג].