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Baruch

Baruch, son of Zabbai, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's time.

The name Baruch means “who is blessed”

MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 3:20; only referred to as Baruch (בָּרוּךְ); a son of Zabbai.

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Baruch

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Father

Zabbai

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Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Baruch without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Nehemiah 3:20
    Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
  2. Nehemiah 3:21Referred to, not named
    Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the doorway of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house.