Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ
Leader of a group that returned from Babylonian exile.
Who is Jeshua in the Bible?
Jeshua was a leader of Israelites who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:6 and Nehemiah 7:11. He was among the first group of exiles to make the journey home following King Cyrus of Persia's decree permitting the Jewish people to leave Babylon. Along with other leaders, Jeshua helped to resettle Jerusalem and the surrounding towns after decades of captivity. His role in this return was theologically significant, as it marked the beginning of the restoration of Jewish life in the land and represented God's faithfulness to his covenant promises despite the people's exile.
Biography
Jeshua is mentioned in Ezra and Nehemiah as the leader of a group of Israelites who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. He is listed among the first group of exiles who returned under the decree of King Cyrus of Persia. Jeshua's group, along with others, helped to resettle Jerusalem and the surrounding towns. The return of these exiles was a significant event in the history of Israel, as it marked the beginning of the restoration of Jewish life in the land after decades of captivity in Babylon.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:6
"the descendants of Pahath-moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab), 2,812;"
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:11
"the descendants of Pahath-moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab), 2,818;"
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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 |