Shecaniah שְׁכַנְיָהוּ
Descendant of Jahaziel who returned from exile
Who is Shecaniah in the Bible?
Shecaniah was a descendant of Jahaziel who returned from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem with the priest Ezra, as recorded in Ezra 8:5. He was part of the significant group of Jewish exiles who made the journey back to their homeland to rebuild and restore worship in the temple. Though mentioned only briefly in the biblical genealogy, Shecaniah represents the faithful remnant of Judah who responded to the call to return and participate in the spiritual and physical restoration of Jerusalem after the exile.
Biography
Shecaniah was a descendant of Jahaziel and was part of the group of Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem with Ezra. He is mentioned in Ezr.8.5 in the list of those who joined Ezra on this journey to restore worship in Jerusalem.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:5
"from the descendants of Zattu, Shecaniah son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁכַנְיָהוּ |