Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Pedaiah, a Benjamite who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
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Pedaiah was a Benjamite who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, according to Neh.11.7. He is mentioned in a list of people from various tribes who lived in Jerusalem after the return from exile. The resettlement of Jerusalem was an important step in the restoration of Jewish life and worship in the post-exilic period. Pedaiah's inclusion in this list suggests he was part of the initial group that returned to establish a presence in the city.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6305
From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah;
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