Mishael
Mishael, a Levite, was one of those who stood beside Ezra as he read the Book of the Law to the people.
The name Mishael means “who is asked for or lent”
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Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 8:4; only referred to as Mishael (מִישָׁאֵל).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- מִישָׁאֵלMishael
Mentions
- Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.