Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Piltai, the head of the priestly family of Moadiah during the time of Joiakim, the high priest.
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Piltai is mentioned in Neh.12.17 as the head of the priestly family of Moadiah during the time of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua, who served as the high priest in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Piltai is listed among the heads of the priestly families who were recorded in the days of Joiakim (Neh.12.12-21). This suggests that Piltai was a prominent priest who led his family in their duties and responsibilities within the temple service. The mention of Piltai in this context highlights the importance of the priestly families and their leadership in maintaining the religious life of the Jewish community after the exile.
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(my deliverances), the representative of the priestly house of Moadiah or Maadiah, in the time of Joiakim the son of Jeshua. (Nehemiah 12:17) (B.C. 445.)
PIL'TAI (whom Jehovah delivers), a priest. Neh 12:17.
PIL'TAI (whom Jehovah delivers), a priest. Neh 12:17.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6408
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;
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