Paseah פָּסֵחַ
Father of Joiada, who repaired the Old Gate
Who is Paseah in the Bible?
Paseah was the father of Joiada (also called Jehoiada), who participated in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. According to Nehemiah 3:6, Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate, laying its beams and installing its doors, bolts, and bars. The Old Gate was located on the northern section of Jerusalem's wall near the temple. Though Paseah himself is not mentioned independently in Scripture, his legacy is preserved through his son's role in this significant restoration project, demonstrating how ordinary families contributed to the physical and spiritual renewal of Jerusalem after exile.
Biography
Paseah was the father of Joiada (or 'Jehoiada'), who worked on repairing the Old Gate during the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, according to Neh.3.6. Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate, laying its beams and putting its doors and bolts and bars in place. The Old Gate was one of the gates in Jerusalem's wall north of the temple. Paseah is not mentioned apart from being named as Jehoiada's father.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 3:6
"The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פָּסֵחַ |