Pethahiah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Pethahiah, a Levite appointed to represent the people before the Persian king during the time of Nehemiah.
the king's representative in all matters concerning the people (NEH 11:24)
Lineage: Meshezabeel › Pethahiah
Names
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Pethahiah
the Lord opening; gate of the Lord
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Pethahiah
· Also called · H6611 none · NEH 11:24 y-h-v-h opens
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פְּתַחְיָה
pətachəyah · H6611 · NEH 11:24 y-h-v-h opens
- he פְּתַחְיָה · H6611J
- el Παθαια Pathaia · none · NEH 11:24
- bg Петахия
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Family of origin
- Father: Meshezabeel
- Mother: Unknown
Pethahiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Pethahiah was a Levite who was appointed to represent the people in matters related to the Persian king during the time of Nehemiah, according to Neh 11:24. After the completion of the wall and the repopulation of Jerusalem, various officials and leaders were appointed to oversee the city's affairs. Pethahiah's role as a representative before the king suggests that he was a trusted and capable leader who could communicate the needs and concerns of the Jewish community to the Persian authorities. This appointment also reflects the ongoing relationship between the Jewish community and the Persian Empire during the post-exilic period.
Pethahiah 4 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A descendant of Judah who had some office at the court of Persia (Neh. 11:24).
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