Jahzerah יַחְזֵרָה
Priest in postexilic Jerusalem
Who is Jahzerah in the Bible?
Jahzerah was a priest who lived in Jerusalem during the postexilic period, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:12. He was a descendant of Immer, a priestly family that traced its lineage back to the time of King David (1 Chronicles 24:14). While the biblical text provides no details about his specific duties or accomplishments, his inclusion in the roster of Jerusalem's priests suggests that he was part of the effort to restore temple worship and religious life following the Babylonian exile. Jahzerah represents the priestly continuity that helped rebuild the Jewish community's spiritual foundations in the restored Jerusalem.
Biography
Jahzerah is mentioned in 1Ch.9.12 as one of the priests who resided in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He was a descendant of Immer, who was a priest during the time of King David (1Ch.24.14). The text provides no further information about Jahzerah's life or role in the postexilic community. His inclusion in the list of priests suggests that he played a part in reestablishing the temple worship and religious practices in Jerusalem following the return from exile.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:12
"Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַחְזֵרָה |