Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ
A priest who received the temple treasures.
Who is Jeshua in the Bible?
Jeshua was a priest during the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon, mentioned in Ezra 8:33. He played an important role in receiving and accounting for the temple treasures, including gold and silver vessels that had been taken by the Babylonians during Jerusalem's conquest but were now being restored. Along with other priests, Jeshua ensured these precious items were properly inventoried and safeguarded until they could be installed in the newly rebuilt temple. His responsibility highlights the careful stewardship required to restore the temple's sacred objects and symbolizes the spiritual renewal of the Jewish community after their exile.
Biography
Jeshua is mentioned briefly in Ezra as one of the priests who received the temple treasures that were brought back from Babylon. These treasures, which included gold and silver vessels, had been taken from the temple by the Babylonians during the conquest of Jerusalem. When the exiles returned, they brought these treasures back to be used in the rebuilt temple. Jeshua, along with other priests, was responsible for ensuring that the treasures were properly accounted for and stored until the temple was ready for use.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 8:33
"On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui."
Study Ezra →
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יֵשׁוּעַ | Jeshua , the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine |