Eliehoenai אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי

Male H0454G 1 book

Descendant of Pahath-Moab who returned with Ezra

Biography

Eliehoenai is mentioned in Ezr.8.4 as one of the descendants of Pahath-Moab who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra. During the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, Ezra led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem to restore worship and reinforce the Jewish community (Ezr.7.1-10). Eliehoenai was part of this group, which included various families and individuals from different tribes and backgrounds. The mention of Eliehoenai in this list highlights the diverse composition of the returnees and their shared commitment to rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book ; 1 with study content
Ezra 1 verse
  • Ezra 8:4

    "Of the sons of Pahathmoab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males."

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי H0454G