Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, was a high priest who helped rebuild a section of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah.
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Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, is mentioned in Nehemiah as one of the individuals who helped rebuild a section of Jerusalem's wall. He was a high priest during the post-exilic period and is also mentioned in the book of Ezra. Jeshua worked alongside other leaders and volunteers to repair and fortify the city's defenses, which had been destroyed during the Babylonian conquest. The rebuilding of the wall was a significant event in the restoration of Jerusalem and a symbol of the Jewish people's determination to reclaim their homeland.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3442
And next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the Ascent to the Armory, near the angle in the wall.
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