A Levite leader during Nehemiah's time.
Jeshua
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 12:24.
יֵשׁוּעַJeshua
The name means “same as Joshua.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Kadmiel
About Jeshua Written by AI
Jeshua is mentioned in Nehemiah as one of the Levite leaders who served during the time of Nehemiah. He is listed among the Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, which had been rebuilt under Nehemiah's leadership. The dedication ceremony was a significant event that marked the completion of the wall and the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses. Jeshua's presence at this event highlights the important role of the Levites in the religious life of the community and their support for the leadership of Nehemiah.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Jeshua, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
(1.) Head of the ninth priestly order (Ezra 2:36); called also Jeshuah (1 Chr. 24:11).
(2.) A Levite appointed by Hezekiah to distribute offerings in the priestly cities (2 Chr. 31:15).
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(5.) The son of Jozadak, and high priest of the Jews under Zerubbabel (Neh. 7:7; 12:1, 7, 10, 26); called Joshua (Hag. 1:1, 12; 2:2, 4; Zech. 3:1, 3, 6, 8, 9).
(6.) A Levite (Ezra 8:33).
(7.) Neh. 3:19.
(8.) A Levite who assisted in the reformation under Nehemiah (8:7; 9:4, 5).
(9.) Son of Kadmiel (Neh. 12:24).
(10.) A city of Judah (Neh. 11:26).
(11.) Neh. 8:17; Joshua, the son of Nun.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 12:24
The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.