Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Shecaniah, a descendant of Jahaziel, who returned from Babylonian exile.
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Also known as Shekaniah · Shechaniah
Shecaniah was a descendant of Jahaziel and was part of the group of Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem with Ezra. He is mentioned in Ezr.8.5 in the list of those who joined Ezra on this journey to restore worship in Jerusalem.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7935
from the descendants of Zattu, Shecaniah son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men;
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