Neziah נְצִיחַ
Ancestor of temple servants
Who is Neziah in the Bible?
Neziah was the ancestor of a family of temple servants, also called Nethinim, who returned to Judah following the Babylonian exile in the fifth century BC. His descendants are listed among those who came back to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel and the high priest Jeshua, as recorded in Ezra 2:54 and Nehemiah 7:56. The temple servants in Neziah's line assisted the Levites in maintaining the temple and performing various service duties essential to worship and sacrifice. Their inclusion in the genealogies of returning exiles demonstrates the importance of these support roles in the restored Jewish community and temple life after exile.
Biography
Neziah was the ancestor of a family of temple servants (also known as Nethinim) who returned to Judah from the Babylonian exile (Ezr.2.54; Neh.7.56). The temple servants assisted the Levites in the maintenance and service of the temple. Neziah's descendants were among those who settled in Jerusalem after the return (Neh.11.21).
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:54
"the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha."
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:56
"the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נְצִיחַ |