Pashhur פַּשְׁחוּר
Son of Gedaliah, an official who opposed Jeremiah
Biography
Pashhur son of Gedaliah was one of the officials who heard Jeremiah prophesying that the people should surrender to the Babylonians, according to Jer.38.1. Along with other officials, he urged King Zedekiah to put Jeremiah to death for demoralizing the soldiers and the people with his message. This Pashhur is only mentioned in this one verse and is distinct from the priest Pashhur son of Malchiah who is mentioned in the same passage.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentJeremiah 1 verse
- Jeremiah 38:1
"Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashhur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur the son of Malchijah, heard the words that Jeremiah spoke to all the people, saying,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פַּשְׁחוּר | H6583K |