Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ
A Levite leader during Nehemiah's time.
Who is Jeshua in the Bible?
Jeshua was a Levite leader who served during the time of Nehemiah in the post-exilic period of Israel's history. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:24 as one of the prominent Levites who participated in the dedication ceremony of Jerusalem's rebuilt wall. This dedication was a significant religious and civic event that celebrated the completion of the wall's reconstruction under Nehemiah's leadership. Jeshua's role in this ceremony underscores the vital importance of the Levites in maintaining the spiritual life of the restored Jewish community and their active support for Nehemiah's efforts to restore Jerusalem's defenses and religious identity.
Biography
Jeshua is mentioned in Nehemiah as one of the Levite leaders who served during the time of Nehemiah. He is listed among the Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, which had been rebuilt under Nehemiah's leadership. The dedication ceremony was a significant event that marked the completion of the wall and the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses. Jeshua's presence at this event highlights the important role of the Levites in the religious life of the community and their support for the leadership of Nehemiah.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 12:24
"The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God."
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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 |