Descendant of Pahath-Moab who returned with Ezra
Eliehoenai
Named in 1 verse of Ezra, first in Ezra 8:4.
אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַיEliehoenai
- Father
- Zerahiah
About Eliehoenai Written by AI
Eliehoenai is mentioned in Ezra 8:4 as one of the descendants of Pahath-Moab who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra. During the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, Ezra led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem to restore worship and reinforce the Jewish community (Ezra 7:1 to 10). Eliehoenai was part of this group, which included various families and individuals from different tribes and backgrounds. The mention of Eliehoenai in this list highlights the diverse composition of the returnees and their shared commitment to rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple.
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 8:4
from the descendants of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.