Hezekiah חִזְקִיָּהוּ
A clan leader who returned from Babylonian exile.
Who is Hezekiah in the Bible?
Hezekiah was a clan leader among the Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon after the captivity. He is listed in the genealogical records of those who made the journey home, leading a clan of 98 people as documented in Ezra 2:16 and Nehemiah 7:21. His inclusion in these official restoration lists indicates that he held a position of responsibility and authority during the resettlement of Judah. While no other details about his life or accomplishments are recorded in Scripture, his presence in these records preserves his role in the significant historical and spiritual event of the Jewish people's return from exile.
Biography
Hezekiah is mentioned in the lists of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon. He is identified as the leader of a clan that numbered 98 people (Ezr.2.16; Neh.7.21). These lists were compiled to record the individuals and families who returned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity. Hezekiah's presence in these lists suggests that he played a leadership role among the returning exiles and was responsible for his clan during the journey and resettlement in Jerusalem. No other details about this Hezekiah are provided in the Bible. (Ezr.2.16; Neh.7.21).
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 10:17
"Ater, Hezekiah, Azzur,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חִזְקִיָּהוּ | ḥizĕqiyāh | Chizkijah , a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites |