Jeshaiah יְשַׁעְיָה
A descendant of Elam who returned with Ezra.
Who is Jeshaiah in the Bible?
Jeshaiah was a descendant of Elam who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra following the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 8:7. He was part of the larger group of Israelites that Ezra led back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore observance of the Law of Moses. Though little is known about Jeshaiah individually, his inclusion in Ezra's list of returnees illustrates the widespread participation of Jewish families in the restoration of their religious community after exile. His presence among the returning exiles represents the renewal of Jewish worship and the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their homeland.
Biography
Jeshaiah is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the descendants of Elam who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra. After the Babylonian exile, Ezra led a group of Israelites back to Jerusalem to restore the temple and reinstitute the Law of Moses. Jeshaiah was among this group, which also included priests, Levites, and other Israelites. The mention of Jeshaiah in this context highlights the importance of the return from exile and the restoration of Jewish worship in Jerusalem.
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In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:7
"from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְשַׁעְיָה |