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Bilgah(2)

Bilgah in the Bible — among the priests who came up with Zerubbabel (NEH 12:5). Bilgah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.

Name meaning: ancient countenance

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Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
2 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (1)

Bilgahproper name
Hebrew
בִּלְגָּה
Transliteration
biləgah
Meaning
gleam, smile
Greek
[none]
Reference
NEH 12:5
Strong's
H1083

Family & Relationships (1)

descendant

Aaron(NEH 12:5)

Notes

as "priest", a descendant of Aaron

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bilgah in the Bible?

Bilgah is described in the Bible as among the priests who came up with Zerubbabel (NEH 12:5). Bilgah belonged to the tribe of Levi.

What does the name Bilgah mean?

The name Bilgah means “ancient countenance” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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