Harsha חַרְשָׁא
Ancestor of temple servants who returned from exile.
Biography
Harsha is mentioned as an ancestor of a group of temple servants, also known as Nethinim, who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile. The Nethinim were assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the temple. Harsha's descendants were among the 392 Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel, as recorded in the lists found in Ezra and Nehemiah. No further information about Harsha is provided in the Bible. (Ezr.2.52; Neh.7.54).
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse Study available
- Ezra 2:52
"the children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,"
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Nehemiah 1 verse Study available
- Nehemiah 7:54
"the children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חַרְשָׁא | H2797 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)