Levite living at the time of Exile and Return
Pelaliah, a priest who lived in Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time.
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Pelaliah was a priest who resided in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah, according to Neh.11.12. He was the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah. This lineage indicates that Pelaliah belonged to a priestly family. As a priest living in Jerusalem, he would have had duties related to the temple service and worship.
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(judged by Jehovah), the son of Amzi and ancestor of Adaiah. (Nehemiah 11:12)
entreating the Lord
PELALI'AH (whom Jehovah judges), a priest in the return from the Captivity Neh 11:12.
PELALI'AH (whom Jehovah judges), a priest in the return from the Captivity Neh 11:12.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6421
and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;
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