Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Hilkiah was among the priests who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity and served during the high priesthood of Jeshua and Joiakim.
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Hilkiah is mentioned in Neh.12.7 and Neh.12.21 as one of the priests who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. He is listed among the priests who came back with Zerubbabel and Jeshua, the high priest, in the first wave of returning exiles.
In Neh.12.7, Hilkiah is recorded as one of the chief priests during the time of Jeshua, suggesting that he held a leadership role among the priests. Later, in Neh.12.21, Hilkiah is mentioned again as one of the priests serving during the high priesthood of Joiakim, who was the son of Jeshua.
Hilkiah's presence in both lists indicates that he served as a priest in Jerusalem for an extended period, from the early days of the return from exile through the next generation of high priestly leadership. His service as a priest during this crucial time in Israel's history contributed to the restoration of temple worship and the spiritual renewal of the people after the Babylonian captivity.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2518
Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.
of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; and of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
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