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Meshezabeel

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Ancestor of Meshullam, who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 3:4) One of the “heads of the people,” probably a family, who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:21) The father of Pethahiah, and descendant of Zerah the son of Judah. (Nehemiah 11:24)

In the Bible

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Verses where Meshezabeel is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Nehemiah 3:4

    Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well.

  • Nehemiah 10:21

    Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,

  • Nehemiah 11:24

    Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.

Scripture on Meshezabeel

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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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