A representative of the people to the Persian king.
Meshezabel
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 11:24.
מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵלMeshezabel
- Children
- Pethahiah
About Meshezabel Written by AI
Meshezabel, a descendant of Judah, is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as the people's representative to the Persian king (Nehemiah 11:24). This information is provided in the context of a list of people who resettled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Pethahiah, the son of Meshezabel, was appointed to represent the people in all matters concerning the king.
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 11:24
Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.