Pethahiah
Pethahiah, a Levite appointed to represent the people before the Persian king during the time of Nehemiah.
The name Pethahiah means “the Lord opening; gate of the Lord”
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Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 11:24; only referred to as Pethahiah (פְּתַחְיָה); a son of Meshezabel.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- פְּתַחְיָהPethahiah
Mentions
- Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.