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Jeshua(3)

Jeshua in the Bible — returned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7). Jeshua belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: same as Joshua

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Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Jeshuaproper name
Hebrew
יֵשׁוּעַ
Transliteration
yeshua
Meaning
y-h-v-h saves
Greek
Ἰησοῦς
Reference
EZR 2:2
Strong's
H3442

Family & Relationships (3)

descendant

Jacob(EZR 2:2)

son

Jozadak(EZR 3:2)

father

Joiakim(NEH 12:26)

Notes

son of Jozadak who helped to build the altar (EZR 3:2)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jeshua in the Bible?

Jeshua is described in the Bible as returned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7). Jeshua belonged to the tribe of Levi.

What does the name Jeshua mean?

The name Jeshua means “same as Joshua” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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