Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֫הוּ
A priest who returned from the Babylonian exile.
Who is Jeremiah in the Bible?
Jeremiah was a priest who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile and played a significant role in the spiritual restoration of the Jewish community. Listed in the book of Nehemiah, he was among the priests who signed the covenant to follow the Law of God under the leadership of Nehemiah and Ezra (Nehemiah 10:2). Jeremiah also participated in the dedication of the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem, leading in the processional and offering thanksgiving to God (Nehemiah 12:1, 12:12, 12:34). His involvement in both the covenant renewal and the wall dedication ceremony demonstrates his commitment to reestablishing proper worship and obedience to God's law during the postexilic period.
Biography
Jeremiah is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the priests who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. He is listed among the priests who signed the covenant to follow the Law of God under the leadership of Nehemiah and Ezra. Jeremiah is also mentioned as one of the priests who participated in the dedication of the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem, where he was involved in leading the procession and giving thanks to God. These events highlight Jeremiah's role as a priest and his commitment to the spiritual restoration of the Jewish community after the exile.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 4 verses
- Nehemiah 10:2
"Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:1
"Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:12
"In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:34
"Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִרְמְיָ֫הוּ |