Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Phinehas, a priest who assisted in weighing and recording the gold, silver, and vessels brought to Jerusalem by Ezra.
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Phinehas was a priest who served during the time of Ezra, the scribe and priest who led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon (Ezr.8.33). When Ezra and his companions arrived in Jerusalem, they delivered the gold, silver, and vessels that had been donated for the service of the temple to the priests and Levites. Phinehas, along with several other priests, was responsible for weighing and recording these items, ensuring that everything was accounted for and properly stored in the chambers of the temple. This event took place on the fourth day after their arrival in Jerusalem, demonstrating the importance of maintaining accurate records and the proper handling of the temple's resources.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6372
On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui.
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