Eliashib
Eliashib, the high priest during Nehemiah's time, participated in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem.
The name Eliashib means “the God of conversion”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book4 verses
Summary
A high priest living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Nehemiah 3:1; only referred to as Eliashib (אֶלְיָשִׁיב).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- אֶלְיָשִׁיבEliashib
Mentions
Includes 1 verse that refer to Eliashib without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall.
- Nehemiah 3:2Referred to, not namedThe men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them.
- 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.
- 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.