Paseah

Paseah the father of Joiada (or 'Jehoiada'), who helped repair the Old Gate of Jerusalem.

The name Paseah means “passing over; halting”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 3:6; only referred to as Paseah (פָּסֵחַ); father of Joiada.

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Paseah

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Joiada

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Mentions

  1. The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.