The meaning of “מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל”
Understanding Mᵉshêyzabʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Meshezabeel. - § Meshezabeel = "God delivers" - Meshezabel, an Israelite 1) ancestor of Meshullam who assisted Nehemiah ...
מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל
Meshezabeel. - § Meshezabeel = "God delivers" - Meshezabel, an Israelite 1) ancestor of Meshullam who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem 1a) perhaps the same as 2 and 3 2) a head of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 2a) perhaps the same as 1 and 3 3) father of Pethahiah and descendant of Zerah the son of Judah 3a) perhaps the same as 1 and 2
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 3:4 | “And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.” Word: מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל (Mᵉshêyzabʼêl) | |
| Nehemiah 10:21 | “Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,” Word: מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל (Mᵉshêyzabʼêl) | |
| Nehemiah 11:24 | “And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.” Word: מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל (Mᵉshêyzabʼêl) |