What is Jeshua in the Bible?
Lived during the exile and the return
Jeshua is mentioned in Ezra and Nehemiah as a prominent Levite leader during the post-exilic period. Jeshua appears in 12 verses across 3 books of the Bible.
The Bible uses the name Jeshua for 2 different entries. All 2 are below, each with its own passages.
Jeshua in Nehemiah
Jeshua is mentioned in Ezra and Nehemiah as a prominent Levite leader during the post-exilic period. He was among the first group of exiles who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel. Jeshua, along with his fellow Levites, was involved in various aspects of the restoration process, including the rebuilding of the temple, the reading of the Law, and the celebration of religious feasts. He is also listed among the Levites who signed the covenant to follow the Law of God during the time of Nehemiah. Jeshua's leadership and dedication were crucial in reestablishing the spiritual life of the Jewish community after the exile.
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Jeshua in Ezra
Jeshua is mentioned in Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 Chronicles as the head of a priestly family that returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. He is listed among the priests who settled in Jerusalem and served in the rebuilt temple. Jeshua's family was responsible for the eleventh division of priestly duties, as organized during the time of King David. The return of Jeshua and other priests was crucial for the restoration of temple worship and the spiritual life of the Jewish community after the exile.
4 verses: 1 Chronicles 24:11, Ezra 2:36, Ezra 10:18, Nehemiah 7:39
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Where does Jeshua appear in the Bible?
Jeshua is referenced in 12 verses across 3 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Ezra 2:40
- Ezra 3:9
- Nehemiah 7:43
- Nehemiah 8:7
- Nehemiah 9:4
- Nehemiah 9:5
- Nehemiah 10:9
- Nehemiah 12:8
Showing the first 8 of 12.
Open all 12 references in ProtosWhat else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Jeshua.
Common questions
How many people in the Bible are called Jeshua?
Jeshua refers to 2 different entries in the Bible: Jeshua in Nehemiah; Jeshua in Ezra.
How many times does the Bible mention Jeshua?
Jeshua appears in 12 verses across 3 books, most often in Nehemiah, which accounts for 7 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Jeshua?
Nehemiah, Ezra, 1 Chronicles.
Where can I read every verse about Jeshua?
This page lists 8 of them. Protos carries all 12, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
