Pashhur פַּשְׁחוּר
Priest who sealed Nehemiah's covenant
Who is Pashhur in the Bible?
Pashhur was a priest in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah who sealed the covenant of the Law recorded in Nehemiah 10:3. This covenant represented a solemn commitment by the people of Judah to observe God's Law, including stipulations regarding proper marriage, Sabbath observance, and financial support of the temple. As one of the signatories to this agreement, Pashhur demonstrated his role as a spiritual leader responsible for teaching and upholding God's Law within the restored Jewish community. His participation in sealing the covenant underscores the priestly class's central importance in maintaining religious faithfulness after the people's return from exile.
Biography
Pashhur was a priest who was among those who sealed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah, according to Neh.10.3. The covenant was a commitment to follow the Law of God, including regulations about marriage, Sabbath observance, and financial support of the temple. As a priest, Pashhur would have had a significant role in the religious life of the community and in teaching and upholding the Law.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 10:3
"Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פַּשְׁחוּר | pašĕḥûr | Pashchur , the name of four Israelites |