The Hebrew proper name Achzay (rendered Ahasai in some translations) means 'one who grasps' or 'my holder,' derived from the verb achaz (to seize, hold, take hold). He appears as a priest in post-exilic Jerusalem, listed among those who settled in the city after the return from Babylon.
The name Achzay belongs to a priestly family that returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. The book of Nehemiah records the careful reestablishment of priestly genealogies, underscoring that covenant continuity required preserved lineage. Even in obscure names like Ahzai, Scripture maintains that God remembers His servants who faithfully hold their place in the community of faith. God is the grasper and the keeper — He does not let go of those who belong to Him.