Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ
A prominent Levite leader during the post-exilic period.
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 children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy-four."
Study Ezra → - Ezra 3:9
"Then Jeshua stood with his sons and his brothers, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to have the oversight of the workmen in God’s house: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brothers the Levites."
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Nehemiah 5 verses
- Nehemiah 7:43
"The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah: seventy-four."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 8:7
"Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law; and the people stayed in their place."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 9:4
"Then Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani of the Levites stood up on the stairs, and cried with a loud voice to Yahweh their God."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 9:5
"Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Stand up and bless Yahweh your God from everlasting to everlasting! Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise!"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 10:9
"The Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יֵשׁוּעַ | H3442J |