Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Mishael, a Levite, was one of those who stood beside Ezra as he read the Book of the Law to the people.
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Mishael was a Levite who lived during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. He is mentioned in Neh.8.4 as one of the Levites who stood beside Ezra on a high wooden platform when Ezra read the Book of the Law to the assembled people of Israel. This significant event took place after the Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were reestablishing their community and religious practices in Jerusalem.
Mishael's presence alongside Ezra during this important public reading of the Law highlights his role as a Levite and his involvement in the religious life of the community. The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests and teaching the people about God's laws and commandments. By standing with Ezra, Mishael demonstrated his support for the restoration of the Torah as the central guide for the nation's life and faith.
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MISH'AEL (who is what God is?). A son of Uzziel, the uncle of Moses and Aaron. Ex 6:22; Lev 10:4. One who stood at Ezra's left hand when he read the Law to the people. Neh 8:4. One of Daniel's companions, who received the Babylonian name of Meshach. Dan 1:6-7,Rev 1:11, Acts 1:19; Heb 2:17. See Meshach and Abed-nego.
MISH'AEL (who is what God is?). A son of Uzziel, the uncle of Moses and Aaron. Ex 6:22; Lev 10:4. One who stood at Ezra's left hand when he read the Law to the people. Neh 8:4. One of Daniel's companions, who received the Babylonian name of Meshach. Dan 1:6-7,Rev 1:11, Acts 1:19; Heb 2:17. See Meshach and Abed-nego.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4332
Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
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