The Returnees Under Zerubbabel
The families listed in Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7 who left Babylon for Judah in the first return under Zerubbabel and Jeshua, roughly 42,360 people counted house by house.
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Adin, Progenitor of an Exilic Clan
Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile
An ancestral figure whose numerous descendants returned from the Babylonian Captivity to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra.
Adonikam
Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile
The patriarch of a prominent family that returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel and later Ezra.
Akkub, Head of a Family of Temple Servants
Patriarch of a family of Temple servants who returned from Babylon
Akkub was the head of a family of Nethinim (Temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Akkub, Levite Gatekeeper of the Return
Levite gatekeeper who guarded the temple storerooms after the return from Babylon
A prominent Levite gatekeeper who served at the temple and managed its storerooms following the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon.
Ami
Patriarch of a family of Solomon's servants who returned from the Babylonian exile
Ami was the head of a family of 'Solomon’s servants' whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Arah, Head of a Post-Exilic Clan
Patriarch of a large family that returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile
Arah was the progenitor of a significant family line that returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
Asaph, Levite Musician and Seer
Levite musician and composer of twelve Psalms who served as King David's chief singer
A prominent Levite musician and seer appointed by King David to lead worship and prophesy through music in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.
Asnah
Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem as temple servants
The progenitor of a family of temple servants (Nethinim) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Ater, Ancestor of Gatekeepers
patriarch of a family of Levitical gatekeepers who returned from Babylon
The ancestral head of a family of Levitical gatekeepers who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Ater, Patriarch of the House of Hezekiah
Patriarch whose 98 descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel
Ater was the founding patriarch of a significant family line that returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
Azariah, Leader of the Return
Leader of the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon and signed the covenant of Nehemiah
A prominent Jewish leader and priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the covenant of faithfulness under Nehemiah.
Azgad, Ancestor of Returning Exiles
ancestor of over two thousand exiles returning from Babylon
An ancestral figure whose numerous descendants were among the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra.
Baanah, Leader of the Return
Leader who accompanied Zerubbabel in the return from the Babylonian Exile
A prominent Jewish leader who accompanied Zerubbabel and Nehemiah in the first wave of exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem around 538 BC.
Bakbuk
Ancestor of a family of temple servants who returned from the Babylonian Exile
The progenitor of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel.
Bani, Ancestor of a Post-Exilic Clan
Patriarch whose hundreds of descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile
A patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the restoration under Zerubbabel and Ezra.
Barkos
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile as temple servants
The progenitor of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel.
Barzillai the Gileadite
Wealthy Gileadite who provided for King David during Absalom's rebellion
A wealthy Gileadite landowner who provided critical sustenance to King David during Absalom's rebellion and declined a royal invitation to Jerusalem due to his advanced age.
Barzillai, Priest of the Exile and Return
Priestly ancestor whose descendants lost their standing due to unverified genealogy during the return from Babylon
A priestly ancestor whose descendants were unable to prove their lineage upon returning from the Babylonian Exile.
Bazluth
Patriarch of a family of Nethinim who returned from the Babylonian Exile
Bazluth was the head of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the first wave of restoration.
Bebai, Patriarch of an Exilic Clan
Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile
The ancestral head of a large family of Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon under Zerubbabel and Ezra.
Besai
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Temple
The patriarch of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Bezai, Ancestor of Returnees
Patriarch whose descendants returned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity
An ancestral figure whose hundreds of descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
Bigvai, Founder of a Post-Exilic Family
Patriarch whose descendants formed a large contingent of the returning exiles from Babylon
Bigvai was the head of a significant ancestral house whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra.
Bigvai, Leader of the First Return
Leader who accompanied Zerubbabel in the return from the Babylonian Exile
A prominent leader among the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem alongside Zerubbabel and Nehemiah.
Bilshan
Leader of the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel
Bilshan was a prominent leader among the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylonian captivity under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Jeshua.
Darkon
Patriarch of a family of Solomon's servants who returned from the Babylonian Exile
An ancestor of a group of 'servants of Solomon' who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile.
Delaiah, Ancestor of Returnees
Ancestor of a group of returnees from Babylon who lost their genealogical records
A family head whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile but were unable to prove their Israelite ancestry through genealogical records.
Elam, Ancestor of Returnees
Patriarch of a large family of exiles who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel and Ezra
An ancestral figure whose numerous descendants were among the first Jewish exiles to return from Babylon to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra.
Gahar
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to serve in the Temple
A progenitor of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel.
Gazzam
Patriarch of a family of temple servants returning from the Babylonian exile
The patriarch of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Giddel, Ancestor of Temple Servants
Patriarch whose descendants were temple servants returning from the Babylonian exile
A patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile to serve as Nethinim in the reconstructed temple.
Giddel, Descendant of Solomon’s Servants
Patriarch whose descendants were Solomon’s servants who returned from the Babylonian exile
A patriarch whose descendants were among the 'servants of Solomon' who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile.
Habaiah
Priest whose descendants were excluded from the Temple service due to missing genealogies
Habaiah was a priest whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile but were disqualified from the priesthood due to a lack of genealogical records.
Hagab
Patriarch of a family of temple servants who returned from the Babylonian Exile
Hagab was a patriarch of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC.
Hagabah
Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem to serve in the Second Temple
The patriarch of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel.
Hakkoz, Priest of the Exile and Return
Priest whose descendants were excluded from service due to missing genealogical records during the return from Babylon
A priest whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile but were excluded from the priesthood due to lost genealogical records.
Hakupha
Patriarch of a family of Temple servants who returned from Babylon
The patriarch of a family of Temple servants who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the late 6th century BC.
Hanan, Nethinim Head of a Returning Clan
Patriarch of a family of Temple servants who returned from the Babylonian exile
A head of a family of temple servants (Nethinim) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the restoration under Zerubbabel.
Hanani, Brother of Nehemiah
Brother of Nehemiah who reported the ruinous state of Jerusalem's walls
The biological brother of Nehemiah who brought news of Jerusalem’s distress to Susa and was later appointed as a governor of the city.
Hananiah, Commander of the Fortress
Official appointed to lead Jerusalem because he feared God more than most
A faithful official appointed by Nehemiah to govern Jerusalem during the post-exilic restoration due to his exceptional devotion and fear of God.
Harhur
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to serve in the Temple
The patriarch of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel.
Harim, Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Priest who headed the third of the twenty-four divisions of the sanctuary
A priest during the Divided Monarchy who headed the third of twenty-four divisions established for the service of the house of the Lord.
Harim, Progenitor of Returning Exiles
Patriarch whose 320 descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile
An ancestral figure whose 320 descendants returned from the Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem and Judah following the decree of Cyrus the Great.
Harsha
Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Temple
The progenitor of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Hashum, Progenitor of a Returning Clan
Patriarch whose 223 to 328 descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile
Hashum was the ancestral head of a large family of Israelites who returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem and Judah under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
Hasupha
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile as temple servants
Hasupha was the patriarch of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Hatipha
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Temple
An ancestral head of a family of Temple servants (Nethinim) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC.
Hatita
Levite gatekeeper whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile
Hatita was a Levite gatekeeper whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel to resume service in the Second Temple.
Hattil
Progenitor of a family of Solomon’s servants who returned from the Babylonian exile
Hattil was the progenitor of a family of 'Solomon’s servants' who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Hezekiah, Patriarch of the House of Ater
Patriarch of the house of Ater whose 98 descendants returned from the Babylonian exile
A patriarch within the family of Ater whose 98 descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile.
Hodaviah, Levite of the Return
Levite whose descendants returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel to rebuild the Temple
A Levite whose descendants were among the first group of exiles to return from Babylon to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel to rebuild the Temple.
Immer, Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Patriarch of the sixteenth priestly division whose line endured through the Babylonian Exile
A high-ranking priest during the Divided Monarchy whose house served as the sixteenth division of the sanctuary and produced descendants who returned from the Babylonian Exile.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Jaalah
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the temple
A progenitor of a family of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the late 6th century BC.
Jedaiah, Priest of the Second Division
Priest who held the second lot in the twenty-four divisions of the sanctuary
Jedaiah was a prominent priest during the Divided Monarchy whose lineage was selected as the second of the twenty-four priestly divisions established for service in the Temple.
Jeshua, Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Head of the ninth priestly division during the Divided Monarchy
A high-ranking priest during the Divided Monarchy whose house served as the ninth division in the sanctuary rotation.
Jeshua, Son of Azaniah
Levite leader who supervised the Temple rebuilding and instructed the people in the Law during the return from exile
A prominent Levite who served as a leader and supervisor during the Jewish return from the Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Temple.
Jeshua, Son of Pahath-moab
ancestor of a large family of exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon
A head of a significant clan who returned from the Babylonian exile as part of the family of Pahath-moab.
Joab, Descendant of Pahath-moab
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile
An ancestral figure whose descendants were among the first group of Jewish exiles to return from Babylon to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel.
Jorah
Patriarch whose 112 descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile
An ancestral head of a Judean family who returned from the Babylonian Exile under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
Joshua, High Priest of the Return
High Priest who led the return from Babylon and rebuilt the Second Temple
Joshua, son of Jehozadak, was the first High Priest of the Jewish community that returned from the Babylonian exile to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Kadmiel
Levite leader who helped rebuild the Temple and led the public confession in Nehemiah 9
A prominent Levite leader who returned from the Babylonian exile to assist in the reconstruction of the Temple and the spiritual reformation of Jerusalem.
Keros
Patriarch whose descendants were temple servants returning from the Babylonian exile
A patriarch of the Nethinim whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
Lebanah
Patriarch of a family of Nethinim who returned from the Babylonian Exile
A patriarch of a Nethinim family who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel to restore the service of the temple in Jerusalem.
Levi, Son of Jacob
Patriarch of the priestly tribe and participant in the massacre at Shechem
The third son of Jacob and Leah, a patriarch whose descendants were set apart as the priestly and ministerial class for the nation of Israel.
Mehida
Patriarch whose descendants are listed among the Nethinim returning from Babylon
A patriarch of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel.
Mispar
Leader who accompanied Zerubbabel in the first return of exiles from Babylon
A prominent leader among the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel in the 6th century BC.
Mordecai, Leader of the Return
Leader of the first group of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon
A prominent leader who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile alongside Zerubbabel and Nehemiah during the early Restoration period.
Nahamani
Leader who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel
A leader of the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem alongside Zerubbabel and Nehemiah.
Nebuchadnezzar
King of Babylon who conquered Jerusalem and was humbled by God
The powerful king of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem, deported the Judeans, and eventually acknowledged the sovereignty of the God of Israel.
Nehemiah, Exile in the Company of Zerubbabel
leader who accompanied Zerubbabel and Jeshua during the first return of exiles from Babylon
A prominent leader and Israelite exile who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem alongside Zerubbabel and Jeshua during the first wave of restoration.
Nekoda, Progenitor of Nethinim
Patriarch of a family of temple servants returning from the Babylonian captivity
Nekoda was the ancestral head of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Nekoda, Progenitor of Returnees
Patriarch whose descendants returned from Babylon but lacked genealogical records
The ancestral head of a family whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile but were unable to prove their Israelite genealogy.
Neziah
Patriarch of a family of temple servants who returned from the Babylonian Exile
Neziah was a head of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Padon
Patriarch of a family of temple servants who returned from the Babylonian Exile
The patriarch of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Pahath-moab, Ancestor of Jeshua and Joab
Ancestor of one of the largest family groups to return from the Babylonian Exile
An ancestral figure whose large family line was central to the restoration of Jerusalem and the Jewish community after the Babylonian Exile.
Parosh, Patriarch of the Return
Patriarch whose 2,172 descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile
An ancestral figure whose large clan was among the first groups of Jewish exiles to return from Babylon to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel.
Paseah, Progenitor of Returning Exiles
Patriarch of a family of Nethinim who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile
A patriarch whose descendants were among the Nethinim who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian captivity under Zerubbabel.
Pashhur, Son of Malchijah
Priestly patriarch whose 1,247 descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Temple
A Levite of the house of Malchijah whose descendants formed a significant priestly contingent in the post-exilic community of Jerusalem.
Peruda
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile as servants of Solomon
An ancestral head of a family of 'servants of Solomon' who returned to Judah from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Pochereth-hazzebaim
Patriarch of a family of Solomonic servants who returned from the Babylonian exile
A servant of Solomon whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
Reaiah, Head of a Family of Nethinim
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile as temple servants
Reaiah was the patriarch of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel.
Reelaiah
Leader of the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon
A prominent leader and returnee who accompanied Zerubbabel in the first wave of Israelites returning from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem.
Rehum, Returnee under Zerubbabel
Leader of the first group of Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem
A prominent leader of the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel in 538 BC.
Rezin, Head of a Temple Servant Family
Patriarch of a family of Temple servants who returned from the Babylonian Exile
The ancestral head of a family of Nethinim (Temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Seraiah the Returnee Priest
Priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile and signed Nehemiah's covenant
A prominent priest and leader who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel and later signed the covenant of Nehemiah.
Shallum, Levite Gatekeeper of the Return
Levite chief gatekeeper whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Temple
A prominent Levite chief gatekeeper and head of a family whose descendants served at the Temple during the post-exilic return from Babylon.
Shalmai
Patriarch of a Nethinim family who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile
A patriarch of a Nethinim family who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the restoration under Zerubbabel.
Shephatiah, Ancestor of a Returning Clan
Patriarch whose 372 descendants were among the first group to return from the Babylonian exile
A family patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile under Zerubbabel and Ezra.
Shephatiah, Ancestor of Solomon's Servants
Patriarch of a clan of Solomon's servants who returned from the Babylonian exile
Shephatiah was the progenitor of a family of 'Solomon’s servants' who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the restoration period.
Shobai
Patriarch of a gatekeeper family listed in the return from the Babylonian Exile
A family leader of the Levitical gatekeepers who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel.
Siaha
Patriarch of a family of Nethinim who returned from the Babylonian Exile
Siaha was a head of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
Sisera, Nethinim of the Return
Patriarch whose descendants returned from Babylon to serve in the Second Temple
A patriarch of the Nethinim whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel to serve in the reconstructed Temple.
Solomon
King of Israel who built the first Temple and was famous for his wisdom
The third king of Israel who built the First Temple in Jerusalem and was renowned for his God-given wisdom and immense wealth during the United Monarchy.
Sophereth
Ancestral head of a family of 'Solomon’s servants' who returned from the Babylonian Exile
An ancestral figure whose descendants were among the 'servants of Solomon' returning to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC.
Sotai
Patriarch whose descendants were among the servants of Solomon returning from exile
Sotai was the progenitor of a family of 'servants of Solomon' who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC.
Tabbaoth
Patriarch whose descendants served as Nethinim in the Second Temple
The patriarch of a family of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Talmon
Levite gatekeeper who returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the rebuilt Temple
A Levite gatekeeper and head of a family who served at the temple gates during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
Temah
Patriarch whose descendants served as temple assistants after the Babylonian exile
The patriarch of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the restoration under Zerubbabel.
Tobiah, Descendant of Exile
Patriarch whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile but could not prove their Israelite lineage
The patriarch of a family that returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile but was unable to prove their Israelite lineage.
Uzza, Progenitor of Temple Servants
Patriarch of a family of Temple servants who returned from the Babylonian Exile
A progenitor of a family of Nethinim (Temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Zaccai
Patriarch whose 760 descendants returned from the Babylonian exile
The patriarch of a prominent Jewish family who returned from the Babylonian exile under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
Zattu, Patriarch of the Restoration
Patriarch whose hundreds of descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile
An ancestral figure whose descendants formed a significant clan that returned from the Babylonian Exile to resettle Jerusalem.
Zerubbabel, Governor of Judah
Governor who led the return from Babylon and rebuilt the Temple foundation
A Davidic prince and governor who led the first wave of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and laid the foundation for the Second Temple.
Ziha, Ancestor of Temple Servants
Patriarch whose descendants were the first Nethinim listed in the return from Babylon
The ancestral head of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.