Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ
A prominent Levite leader during the post-exilic period.
Who is Jeshua in the Bible?
Jeshua was a prominent Levite leader who played a crucial role in restoring Jerusalem and the temple after the Babylonian exile. He was among the first group of exiles who returned to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel's leadership, as recorded in Ezra 2:40 and Ezra 3:9, and later appears in Nehemiah's accounts as a key figure in rebuilding the temple and reading the Law to the people (Nehemiah 8:7). Jeshua and his fellow Levites were instrumental in organizing worship, conducting religious ceremonies, and eventually signing the covenant to uphold God's Law (Nehemiah 10:9). His leadership and spiritual dedication were essential in reestablishing the religious and communal life of the Jewish people during their difficult transition from exile back to their homeland.
Biography
Jeshua is mentioned in Ezra and Nehemiah as a prominent Levite leader during the post-exilic period. He was among the first group of exiles who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel. Jeshua, along with his fellow Levites, was involved in various aspects of the restoration process, including the rebuilding of the temple, the reading of the Law, and the celebration of religious feasts. He is also listed among the Levites who signed the covenant to follow the Law of God during the time of Nehemiah. Jeshua's leadership and dedication were crucial in reestablishing the spiritual life of the Jewish community after the exile.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 2 verses
- Ezra 2:40
"The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74."
Study Ezra → - Ezra 3:9
"So Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together to supervise those working on the house of God."
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Nehemiah 5 verses
- Nehemiah 7:43
"The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 8:7
"The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 9:4
"And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 9:5
"Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 10:9
"The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יֵשׁוּעַ | Jeshua , the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine |