A leader of the singers at the wall dedication
Jezrahiah
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 12:42.
יִזְרַחְיָהJezrahiah
The name means “the Lord arises; brightness of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Jezrahiah Written by AI
Jezrahiah is briefly mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42 as one of the leaders of the singers during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. After the completion of the wall's reconstruction under Nehemiah's leadership, a great celebration was held to dedicate the wall. Jezrahiah, along with other leaders, is named as directing the singers and musicians who provided joyful praise during the dedication ceremony.
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
- Nehemiah 12:42
and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.