5 others in the registry answer to the name Jeshaiah. Every Jeshaiah in the Bible

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Jeshaiah

יְשַׁעְיָה

Jeshaiah, a descendant of Benjamin, was among those who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

verses
1
first named
Nehemiah 11:7
last named
Nehemiah 11:7
period
Exile and Return
role
Man

Description

Who was Jeshaiah?

In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

Jeshaiah is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the descendants of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is listed among the leaders of the people who settled in the city. The resettlement of Jerusalem was a significant event in the history of Israel, as it marked the restoration of Jewish presence in the holy city after decades of exile. The mention of Jeshaiah in this context highlights the importance of the Benjamite tribe in the post-exilic period and their role in the reestablishment of Jewish life in Jerusalem.

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  1. Nehemiah1 verse

    11:7

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