Bilgah
Bilgah, also known as Bilgai, was a priest who returned from Babylonian exile and sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time.
The name Bilgah means “ancient countenance”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Nehemiah 10:8; referred to as Bilgah (בִּלְגָּה) or Bilgai (בִּלְגַּי).
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- Nehemiah 10:8בִּלְגַּי · BilgaiMaaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests.
- Nehemiah 12:5בִּלְגָּה · BilgahMijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,
- Nehemiah 12:18בִּלְגָּה · Bilgah…of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;