Nehemiah [N] [H] [S] comforted by Jehovah. Ezra 2:2 ; Nehemiah 7:7 . Nehemiah 3:16 . The son of Hachaliah ( Nehemiah 1:1 ), and probably of the tribe of Judah. His family must have belonged to Jerusalem ( Nehemiah 2:3 ). He was one of the "Jews of the dispersion," and in his youth was appointed to the important office of royal cup-bearer at the... View Details
Ezra [N] [H] [S] help. A priest among those that returned to Jerusalem under Zerubabel ( Nehemiah 12:1 ). The "scribe" who led the second body of exiles that returned from Babylon to Jerusalem B.C. 459, and author of the book of Scripture which bears his name. He was the son, or perhaps grandson, of Seraiah ( 2 Kings 25:18-21 ), and a lineal descendant of Phinehas, the s... View Details
Joiakim (whom Jehovah has set up) = Jehoiakim, a high priest, the son and successor of Jeshua ( Nehemiah 12:10 Nehemiah 12:12Nehemiah 12:26 ). These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
Jeshua [N] [H] [S] Head of the ninth priestly order ( Ezra 2:36 ); called also Jeshuah ( 1 Chronicles 24:11 ). A Levite appointed by Hezekiah to distribute offerings in the priestly cities ( 2 Chronicles 31:15 ). Ezra 2:6 ; Nehemiah 7:11 . Ezra 2:40 ; Nehemiah 7:43 . ... View Details