Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Pashhur, the son of Gedaliah, one of the officials who opposed Jeremiah.
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Also known as Pashur
Pashhur son of Gedaliah was one of the officials who heard Jeremiah prophesying that the people should surrender to the Babylonians, according to Jer.38.1. Along with other officials, he urged King Zedekiah to put Jeremiah to death for demoralizing the soldiers and the people with his message. This Pashhur is only mentioned in this one verse and is distinct from the priest Pashhur son of Malchiah who is mentioned in the same passage.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6583
Now Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchijah heard that Jeremiah had been telling all the people:
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