Neziah נְצִיחַ
Ancestor of temple servants
Biography
Neziah was the ancestor of a family of temple servants (also known as Nethinim) who returned to Judah from the Babylonian exile (Ezr.2.54; Neh.7.56). The temple servants assisted the Levites in the maintenance and service of the temple. Neziah's descendants were among those who settled in Jerusalem after the return (Neh.11.21).
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:54
"the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha."
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:56
"the children of Neziah, and the children of Hatipha."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נְצִיחַ | H5335 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)