Pethahiah
Pethahiah, a Levite who led the people in confession and worship 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 9:5; only referred to as Pethahiah (פְּתַחְיָה).
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Alternative names
- פְּתַחְיָהPethahiah
Mentions
- Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.