Old Testament
Hoshaiah
A name shared by a leader in Nehemiah's wall dedication and a rebellious official in Jeremiah's time.
The name Hoshaiah refers to at least two distinct individuals in the Old Testament. One was a leader who participated in the procession during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in Nehemiah 12:32. Another, the son of Hoshaiah, was a prominent official who opposed the prophet Jeremiah and forced him to accompany the remnant to Egypt after the fall of Jerusalem.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- Nehemiah 12:32
- Last appears
- Jeremiah 43:2
Where Hoshaiah appears
3 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Baruch23 versesThe faithful scribe and loyal secretary to the prophet Jeremiah during the fall of Jerusalem.
- Shelemiah9 versesA name shared by several men in the Old Testament, including priests, gatekeepers, and officials.
- Immer10 versesA priestly family head whose descendants served in the temple during the post-exilic period.
- Neriah10 versesThe father of Baruch and Seraiah, known for his family's faithful service to the prophet Jeremiah.
- Hanan9 versesA name shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, including a Benjamite, a temple official, and a priest.
- Sanballat8 versesA Horonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
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