Meshezabel מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל
A leader who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah.
Who is Meshezabel in the Bible?
Meshezabel was one of the Jewish leaders who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah after the reconstruction of Jerusalem's wall (Nehemiah 10:21). Following Ezra's public reading of the Book of the Law, the people gathered to confess their sins and commit themselves to observing God's commandments. As a signatory to this covenant, Meshezabel pledged to uphold its terms alongside other community leaders, representing the people's renewed dedication to their faith. His participation in this significant moment demonstrates the collective commitment of Israel's leadership to restore proper religious observance in the post-exilic community.
Biography
Meshezabel is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the leaders who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Neh.10.21). After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem, the people gathered to hear Ezra read the Book of the Law. They then confessed their sins and made a covenant to follow God's laws. Meshezabel was among the leaders who signed and sealed this covenant, pledging to uphold its terms.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 10:21
"Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל |
Meshezabel
(2) One of the chiefs of the people giving name to the family which sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Ne 10:21).
(3) A descendant of Judah through Zerah, and father of Pethahiah (Ne 11:24).
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