Old Testament
Kolaiah
A name shared by a Benjamite leader in Nehemiah and the father of a false prophet in Jeremiah.
The name Kolaiah appears twice in the Old Testament referring to two distinct individuals. In Nehemiah 11:7, a man named Kolaiah is listed as a descendant of Benjamin residing in Jerusalem after the exile. In Jeremiah 29:21, the name identifies the father of Ahab, a false prophet who prophesied lies to the exiles in Babylon.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- Nehemiah 11:7
- Last appears
- Jeremiah 29:21
Where Kolaiah appears
2 verses · 2 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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