Seraiah Summary
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Seraiah was a priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and is mentioned in the lists of returning exiles and priests.
Aaronic priest (NEH 10:8)
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prince of the Lord
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Seraiah
· Also called · H8304 none · NEH 10:2 y-h-v-h persists; y-h-v-h is prince; y-h-v-h contends
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שְׂרָיָה
səraiyah · H8304 · NEH 10:2 y-h-v-h persists; y-h-v-h is prince; y-h-v-h contends
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Σαραια
Asa · none · NEH 10:2 Saraia
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Seraiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Seraiah, mentioned in Ezr 2:2, Neh 10:2, and Neh.12.1,12, was a priest who returned from the Babylonian exile. He is listed among the priests who came back to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, the leader of the first group of returning exiles. Seraiah's name appears in the list of men who sealed the covenant under Nehemiah's leadership (Neh 10:2), indicating his involvement in the spiritual renewal of the community. He is also mentioned in the list of priests who settled in Jerusalem during the time of the high priest Joiakim (Neh.12.1,12). These references suggest that Seraiah played a significant role in the religious life of the post-exilic community, serving as a priest and participating in important events such as the signing of the covenant.
Seraiah 8 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Seraiah_7) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Seraiah@Ezr.2.2-Neh) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, seraiah_2498)