Leader who returned from Babylonian exile
Bigvai
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Ezra 2:2.
בִּגְוַיBigvai
The name means “in my body.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Bigvai Written by AI
Bigvai was among the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian captivity (Ezr. 2:2; Neh. 7:7). He is mentioned alongside other prominent figures such as Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and Nehemiah. The return of these leaders marked the beginning of the restoration of Jewish life in Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple. Bigvai's presence as a leader indicates his importance and influence within the Jewish community during this significant period of their history.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Ezra 2:2
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:
- Nehemiah 7:7
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.