Hezir חֵזִיר
A priest who sealed the covenant.
Who is Hezir in the Bible?
Hezir was a priest during the time of Nehemiah who sealed a covenant with the people of Israel to follow the Law of God, as recorded in Nehemiah 10:20. This covenant was established after the completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the public reading of the Law, with priests, Levites, and leaders of the people pledging to keep God's commandments, avoid intermarriage with foreigners, and support the temple and its services. Hezir's prominence among those who sealed this covenant indicates he was an influential priest committed to the spiritual renewal of the nation after the exile.
Biography
Hezir is mentioned in Neh.10.20 as one of the priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah and the people of Israel to follow the Law of God. This covenant was made after the completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the public reading of the Law. The priests, along with the Levites and leaders of the people, pledged to keep God's commandments, to avoid intermarriage with foreigners, and to support the temple and its services. Hezir's inclusion in this list indicates that he was a prominent priest during the time of Nehemiah and was committed to the spiritual renewal of the nation.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 10:20
"Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֵזִיר |