Levite living at the time of Exile and Return
Heresh was a Levite who resided in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
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Heresh is mentioned in the list of Levites who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is identified as one of the Levites who settled in the city during the time of Nehemiah (1Ch.9.15). The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests in the temple service and had various duties related to the maintenance and operation of the temple. Heresh's presence in Jerusalem suggests that he was involved in these responsibilities, although his specific role is not mentioned. No further details about Heresh's life or activities are provided in the Bible. (1Ch.9.15).
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(artificer), a Levite attached to the tabernacle (1 Chronicles 9:15) (B.C. 536.)
HE'RESH (artificer), a Levite, 1 Chr 9:15.
HE'RESH (artificer), a Levite, 1 Chr 9:15.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2792
Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
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