Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Pashur?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Pashur in the Bible

Discover 13 Bible verses about pashur. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on pashur, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Pashur

  1. 1
    Ezra 2:38
    The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Ezra 10:22
    And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Nehemiah 7:41
    The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Nehemiah 10:3
    Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,
    KJV
  5. 5
    Nehemiah 11:12
    And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,
    KJV
  6. 6
    Jeremiah 20:1
    Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who was also chief governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Jeremiah 20:2
    Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 20:3
    And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magormissabib. Magormissabib: that is, Fear round about
    KJV
  9. 9
    Jeremiah 20:4
    For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will make thee a terror to thyself, and to all thy friends: and they shall fall by the sword of their enemies, and thine eyes shall behold it: and I will give all Judah into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall carry them captive into Babylon, and shall slay them with the sword.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Jeremiah 20:5
    Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon.
    KJV

Subtopics of Pashur

1. A priest, son of Malchiah
An influential man and ancestor of an influential family
2. Son of Immer and governor of the temple
Beats and imprisons Jeremiah
3. Father of Gedaliah, who perscuted Jeremiah
2. Son of Immer and governor of the temple. Beats and imprisons Jeremiah
3. Father of Gedaliah, who persecuted Jeremiah

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Pashur? (13 Verses)

The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah.
The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,
And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,
Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who was also chief governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things.
Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.
And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magormissabib. Magormissabib: that is, Fear round about
For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will make thee a terror to thyself, and to all thy friends: and they shall fall by the sword of their enemies, and thine eyes shall behold it: and I will give all Judah into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall carry them captive into Babylon, and shall slay them with the sword.
Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon.
And thou, Pashur, and all that dwell in thine house shall go into captivity: and thou shalt come to Babylon, and there thou shalt die, and shalt be buried there, thou, and all thy friends, to whom thou hast prophesied lies.
The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when king Zedekiah sent unto him Pashur the son of Melchiah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, saying,
Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Pashur

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about pashur. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about pashur and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about pashur is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on pashur needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about pashur with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about pashur, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about pashur?
Discover 13 Bible verses about pashur. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on pashur, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 13 key verses about pashur spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about pashur are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about pashur compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about pashur?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about pashur is Ezra 2:38 — "The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven."
Where in the Bible does it talk about pashur?
Pashur is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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