Eliehoenai אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי
Descendant of Pahath-Moab who returned with Ezra
Who is Eliehoenai in the Bible?
Eliehoenai was a descendant of Pahath-Moab who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra following the Persian exile (Ezra 8:4). He was among the Jewish exiles who traveled back to their homeland during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, when Ezra led a mission to restore worship and strengthen the Jewish community. Eliehoenai's inclusion in this returning group demonstrates the diverse tribal and family backgrounds represented in the restoration movement. His presence in the biblical record, though brief, reflects the shared commitment of the returnees to rebuild Jerusalem and its temple after the Babylonian captivity.
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
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- Ezra 8:4
"from the descendants of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי |