Translations
Modern
Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.
Traditional
And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.
Literal
And Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, from the sons of Zerah son of Judah, was at the hand of the king for every matter for the people.
Latin
…et Phathahia filius Mesezebel, de filiis Zara filii Juda in manu regis, juxta omne verbum populi,
Original
Hebrew
English
Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.
Notes
The royal adviser told the king about events in Jerusalem and informed Jewish officials about the king's management of Persian policies.
The story goes back to the topic of bringing people back to live in the safe city of Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 7:1–5). The list of names is similar to the one in 1 Chronicles 9:2–17.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Meshezabel: A representative of the people to the Persian king Pethahiah: Levite appointed for the king's matters Zerah: Son of Judah, twin of Perez
Glossary
Book of Nehemiah Elah Genealogy Meshezabeel, Meshezabel Pethahiah
Topics
Meshezabeel: A Person Who Sealed the Covenant Pethahiah: A Counselor of Artaxerxes the Tribe of Judah: Remarkable Persons of Pethahiah Zarah: Son of Judah and Tamar