Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Rehabiah was the son of Eliezer and grandson of Moses, a Levite with many descendants.
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Rehabiah was the son of Eliezer and grandson of Moses (1Ch.23.17). He was a Levite and had many descendants who were also Levites (1Ch.23.17). The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests in the temple service and had various duties assigned to them. Rehabiah's descendants were among the Levites who served during the reign of King David (1Ch.24.21). They were also among the Levites who were appointed as treasurers and other officials (1Ch.26.25). The multiple mentions of Rehabiah and his descendants in the genealogies and lists of Levites highlight the importance of their role in maintaining the worship and service of God in the temple.
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Enlargement of the Lord, the son of Eliezer, and grandson of Moses (1 Chr. 23:17; 24:21).
(enlarged by Jehovah), the only son of Eliezer the son of Moses. (1 Chronicles 23:17; 24:21; 26:25) (B.C. about 1455.)
breadth, or extent, of the Lord
REHABI'AH (whom Jehovah enlarges), a descendant of Moses. 1 Chr 23:17.
REHABI'AH (whom Jehovah enlarges), a descendant of Moses. 1 Chr 23:17.
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3 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7345
The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.
As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah.
His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.
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