Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Judah was a leader of the people of Judah living in Jerusalem after the exile.
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Judah is identified as the son of Senuah in a list of leaders living in Jerusalem after some of the Jewish exiles returned from Babylon (Neh.11.9). He is described as being "second over the city," likely indicating a position of authority under the primary city official. The people under his leadership were from the tribe of Judah. No other details are provided about Judah's life or achievements. He is not to be confused with the patriarch Judah, son of Israel (or 'Jacob'), or the tribe and kingdom that bore his name.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3063
Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.
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