Bezai בֵּצָ֑י
Ancestor of exiles who returned to Jerusalem
Who is Bezai in the Bible?
Bezai was an ancestor of a group of Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity, as recorded in Ezra 2:17 and Nehemiah 7:23. According to these biblical records, 323 individuals from Bezai's family were among those who made the journey back to their homeland following the exile. The return of the exiles marked a significant moment in Jewish history, as it represented the beginning of religious and cultural restoration after decades of captivity in Babylon. The detailed genealogical records preserving Bezai's name and the number of his descendants underscore the importance of family lineage among the returning community.
Biography
Bezai was the ancestor of a group of people who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian captivity (Ezr. 2:17; Neh. 7:23). According to the records, 323 individuals from Bezai's family were among those who made the journey back to their homeland. The return of the exiles to Jerusalem was a significant event in Jewish history, as it marked the beginning of the restoration of their religious and cultural identity after decades of captivity in Babylon. The mention of Bezai and the number of his descendants highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the returning exiles.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:17
"the descendants of Bezai, 323;"
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:23
"the descendants of Bezai, 324;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֵּצָ֑י |