Meshezabel מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל
A representative of the people to the Persian king.
Biography
Meshezabel, a descendant of Judah, is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as the people's representative to the Persian king (Neh.11.24). This information is provided in the context of a list of people who resettled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Pethahiah, the son of Meshezabel, was appointed to represent the people in all matters concerning the king.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 11:24
"Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל | H4898I |