Old Testament · Major figure
Jeshua
A prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
Jeshua, also known as Joshua son of Jozadak, served as the high priest during the restoration of the temple under Zerubbabel. He played a vital role in rebuilding the altar and laying the foundation of the second temple. His leadership is central to the post-exilic narrative, symbolizing the spiritual restoration of Israel after the Babylonian captivity.
In the text
- Verses
- 18
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 24:11
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 12:24
Where Jeshua appears
18 verses · 12 chaptersIn the same books
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