Pilha פִּלְחָא
Signatory to Nehemiah's covenant
Who is Pilha in the Bible?
Pilha was one of the leaders of the Jewish people who signed the covenant during Nehemiah's restoration of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 10:24). This covenant represented a solemn agreement by the returned exiles to follow the Law of God as given through Moses and to support the temple service. Pilha's presence among the signatories, which included priests, Levites, and community leaders, indicates that he held a position of responsibility and represented his family or clan. His signature on this covenant demonstrates the collective commitment of the post-exilic community to religious obedience and proper worship after their return from Babylonian captivity.
Biography
Pilha is mentioned in Neh.10.24 as one of the leaders of the people who signed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah. The covenant was a solemn agreement made by the returned exiles in Jerusalem, in which they pledged to follow the Law of God, given through Moses (Neh.10.29). The signatories included priests, Levites, and leaders of the people, demonstrating a collective commitment to obey God's commandments and to support the temple service. Pilha's inclusion in this list suggests that he held a position of responsibility among the people and was a representative of his family or community.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 10:24
"Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פִּלְחָא |