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Pethahiah, a Levite appointed to represent the people before the Persian king during the time of Nehemiah.
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Pethahiah was a Levite who was appointed to represent the people in matters related to the Persian king during the time of Nehemiah, according to Neh.11.24. After the completion of the wall and the repopulation of Jerusalem, various officials and leaders were appointed to oversee the city's affairs. Pethahiah's role as a representative before the king suggests that he was a trusted and capable leader who could communicate the needs and concerns of the Jewish community to the Persian authorities. This appointment also reflects the ongoing relationship between the Jewish community and the Persian Empire during the post-exilic period.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6611
Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the kingʼs agent in every matter concerning the people.
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