People of Nehemiah

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.

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.

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.

Tobiah the Ammonite official

Ammonite official who opposed Nehemiah and illegally occupied a storeroom in the Jerusalem Temple

An Ammonite official and influential adversary who persistently opposed Nehemiah’s efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem during the Post-Exilic Period.

Sanballat

Antagonist who opposed Nehemiah's rebuilding of the Jerusalem walls

A high-ranking official and political leader who served as the primary antagonist to Nehemiah during the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls.

Ezra the Scribe

Scribe and priest who led the return from Babylon and restored the Law of Moses in Jerusalem

A priest and skilled scribe of the Tribe of Levi who led the second wave of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to restore the Law of Moses.

Moses

Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments

The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.

David

King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty

The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.

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.

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.

Nehemiah, Governor of Judah

Governor who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and restored the community's adherence to the Law

A Jewish leader and governor who spearheaded the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls and religious reforms during the Persian return from exile.

Meremoth, Priest of the Return

Priest who weighed the Temple gold and repaired two sections of Jerusalem's wall

A prominent post-exilic priest who served as a royal treasurer and played a vital role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah.

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.

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.

Bani, Levite of the Return

Levite leader who instructed the people in the Law and led the public confession under Ezra

A prominent Levite during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem who assisted Ezra in teaching the Law and led the congregation in public confession and worship.

Geshem

Arab leader who opposed Nehemiah during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls

An Arab leader who, alongside Sanballat and Tobiah, fiercely opposed Nehemiah’s efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem during the Persian period.

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.

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.

Hodiah, Levite Teacher and Musician

Levite leader who explained the Law to the people during Ezra's public reading

A prominent Levite leader who returned from exile to serve as a teacher of the Law, a liturgical singer, and a primary intercessor during the reforms of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Jeremiah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel and signed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel and later participated in the dedication of the rebuilt walls of Jerusalem.

Shemaiah, Priest of the Return

Priest who signed the covenant under Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the renewed covenant under Nehemiah.

Benjamin, Son of Jacob

Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation

The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.

Eliashib, Son of Joiakim

High priest who presided over the levitical family records during the return from exile

A high priest of the Tribe of Levi during the Post-Exilic period who presided over the temple and the levitical records in Jerusalem.

Joiada, High Priest of the Restoration

High priest whose son was expelled by Nehemiah for marrying the daughter of Sanballat

A high priest of the Tribe of Levi during the post-exilic period, Joiada served in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah and the Persian King Darius.

Artaxerxes

King of Persia who issued the decree for Ezra’s return and authorized Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls

The King of Persia who authorized Ezra's return to Jerusalem and appointed Nehemiah as governor to rebuild the city's walls.

Sanballat the Horonite

Official who opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls

A prominent and persistent opponent of Nehemiah who actively conspired to prevent the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls during the post-exilic restoration.

Berechiah, Father of Meshullam

father of Meshullam who helped Nehemiah rebuild Jerusalem's walls

A prominent Jewish man in Jerusalem during the Post-Exilic Period whose son, Meshullam, assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the city walls.

Eliashib, High Priest of the Sheep Gate

High priest who led the rebuilding of the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem

The first high priest of the post-exilic return to participate in Nehemiah’s reconstruction of the Jerusalem walls, specifically rebuilding the Sheep Gate.

Meshullam, Son of Berechiah

Wall-builder under Nehemiah who married his daughter into the family of Tobiah the Ammonite

A prominent wall-rebuilder under Nehemiah who maintained a complex, controversial alliance with the Ammonite official Tobiah.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sherebiah, Levite of the Return from Babylon

Levite leader called a 'man of insight' who assisted Ezra and Nehemiah in the post-exilic restoration

A prominent Levite and man of insight who assisted Ezra in the return to Jerusalem and led the people in public worship and instruction in the Law.

Shebaniah, Levite of the Restoration

Levite leader who led the assembly in confession and signed the national covenant under Nehemiah

A Levite leader in the post-exilic community who led the Israelites in corporate confession and signed the national covenant under Nehemiah.

Abijah, Priest of the Restoration

Priest who signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah following the return from Babylon

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant to observe God's law under Nehemiah.

Amariah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who signed Nehemiah's covenant and returned from the Babylonian exile

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant with Nehemiah in Jerusalem.

Bilgah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period

Priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile and sealed the covenant under Nehemiah

Bilgah was a prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel and later participated in the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Ginnethon

Priest who signed the covenant of Nehemiah

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah.

Maaziah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period

Priest who signed the solemn covenant during the time of Nehemiah

A prominent priest who served during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem and signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah.

Malluch, Priest of the Return

Priest who returned with Zerubbabel and sealed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel and later sealed the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Mijamin, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who signed Nehemiah's covenant to keep the Law of Moses

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the covenant of faithfulness under Nehemiah.

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.

Shebaniah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and served as a representative head of his paternal house during the reconstruction of Jerusalem.

Sherebiah, Levite of the Sealed Covenant

Levite leader who signed Nehemiah's covenant and led songs of thanksgiving

A prominent Levite leader who participated in the sealing of the covenant and led liturgical songs of thanksgiving during the post-exilic reconstruction of Jerusalem.

Bakbukiah

Levite who served as a leader of prayer and a temple gatekeeper after the exile

A Levite leader and gatekeeper who served in Jerusalem during the post-exilic return under Zerubbabel and Nehemiah.

Jedaiah, son of Joiarib

Priest who was among the first to resettle Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile

A prominent priest of the tribe of Levi who returned from the Babylonian exile and served as a head of a paternal house in Jerusalem.

Joiarib, Priest of the Return

Priestly leader who returned from the Babylonian Exile and established a prominent paternal house in Jerusalem

A prominent priest and head of a paternal house who returned from the Babylonian Exile to re-establish the temple worship in Jerusalem.

Mattaniah, Levite of the Return

Levite descendant of Asaph who led the songs of thanksgiving and prayer in post-exilic Jerusalem

A Levite and descendant of Asaph who served as a leader of song, thanksgiving, and prayer in post-exilic Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.

Ezra, Priest of the First Return

Priest who returned to Jerusalem in the first wave of exiles with Zerubbabel

A prominent priest who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile alongside Zerubbabel and Jeshua during the late 6th century BC.

Johanan, High Priest in the Days of Nehemiah

Levitical family head whose name marks the conclusion of certain records in the Book of the Chronicles

A high-ranking Levite and descendant of Eliashib, Johanan served during the Persian period and was central to the genealogical records of the post-exilic returnees.

Joiakim

High priest who served between the time of Zerubbabel and the arrival of Nehemiah

High Priest during the post-exilic period who served as a vital link in the genealogical and ecclesiastical continuity of the returned Jewish community.

Hacaliah

father of Nehemiah the governor

The father of Nehemiah, the governor of Judah who oversaw the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls during the Persian period.

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.

Azariah, Builder of Jerusalem's Wall

Jerusalem resident who repaired the city wall next to his own house during the time of Nehemiah

Azariah was a resident of Jerusalem who participated in the reconstruction of the city walls alongside Nehemiah, repairing the section adjacent to his own home.

Hakkoz, Grandfather of Meremoth

Patriarch of a family that played a key role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls

A Jewish man of the post-exilic period whose grandson, Meremoth, played a significant role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah.

Hallohesh

Jewish leader who signed Nehemiah's covenant and whose family rebuilt the Jerusalem wall

A Jewish leader during the Post-Exilic period who participated in the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls and the formal renewal of the covenant under Nehemiah.

Hassenuah

Patriarch of the tribe of Benjamin whose descendants rebuilt the Fish Gate of Jerusalem

A patriarch of the tribe of Benjamin whose descendants served as civic and religious leaders in Jerusalem during the Post-Exilic period.

Uriah, Father of Meremoth

Priestly father of Meremoth who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and manage Temple treasures

A member of the priestly family of Hakkoz who lived during the return from the Babylonian Exile and whose son assisted in rebuilding Jerusalem.

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.

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.

Hanan, Levite of the Restoration

Levite who helped Ezra explain the Law to the people of Jerusalem

A Levite during the return from Babylonian exile who assisted Ezra in teaching the Law and joined Nehemiah in the formal sealing of the covenant.

Kelita

Levite who helped the people understand the Law and signed Nehemiah's covenant

A Levite during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem who instructed the people in the Law and signed the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Pelaiah, Levite of the Return

Levite who helped Ezra explain the Law to the people of Jerusalem

A Levite during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah who interpreted the Law for the people and signed the covenant of renewal.

Bani, Levite of the Platform

Levite who led the public confession on the raised platform and signed Nehemiah's covenant

A Levite during the post-exilic return who led the assembly in public confession and was a signatory to the formal covenant under Nehemiah.

Aaron

First High Priest of Israel who served as the spokesman for Moses during the Exodus

The first High Priest of Israel, elder brother of Moses, and primary spokesman for the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt.

Hashabiah, Levite Leader under Ezra

Levite leader who transported temple treasures and signed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent Levite leader and priest who assisted Ezra during the return to Jerusalem and participated in the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Hattush, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who returned with Zerubbabel and sealed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel and later sealed the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Meshullam, Priest of the Return

Priest who signed the covenant with Nehemiah and dedicated the Jerusalem walls

A priest during the Post-Exilic period who signed the covenant with Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of the rebuilt walls of Jerusalem.

Mattaniah, Ancestor of Uzzi

Levite ancestor of Uzzi and Zechariah whose lineage served as temple singers during the post-exilic period

A descendant of Asaph who served as a vital link in the Levitical musical lineages during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem.

Mica, Ancestor of Uzzi

ancestor of Uzzi and descendant of Asaph whose lineage served as singers in the restored Jerusalem temple

A Levite and descendant of Asaph whose lineage played a key role in the liturgical and administrative restoration of Jerusalem following the Babylonian Exile.

Obadiah, Levite of the Return

Levite gatekeeper who served in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile

A Levite gatekeeper and descendant of Jeduthun who served in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period following the return from Babylon.

Perez

Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ who was born as a twin to Judah and Tamar

The son of Judah and Tamar, known for his breach-birth and as the ancestor of the primary clan of Judah and the Davidic line.

Amok

Priestly leader who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Jeshua.

Hilkiah, a Priest of the Return

Priestly leader who returned from the Babylonian exile with Jeshua

A prominent priest and leader who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem during the time of Jeshua.

Iddo, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period

Priest who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and served as a head of a priestly house.

Jaddua, High Priest of the Return

High priest who appears at the end of the genealogical list of the return from exile

A high priest of the Tribe of Levi who served during the post-exilic period and is recorded in the genealogical registers of the book of Nehemiah.

Jedaiah, Priestly Leader of the First Return

Priestly leader who returned from the Babylonian exile in the days of Jeshua

A prominent priest and leader who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the days of High Priest Jeshua.

Judah, Levite of the Return

Levite who led the songs of thanksgiving during the return from exile

A Levite who returned from the Babylonian exile and served as a musical leader during the rebuilding and dedication of Jerusalem's walls.

Sallu, Priest of the Return

Priestly leader who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel

A prominent head of a priestly family who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the leadership of Zerubbabel and Jeshua.

Eliashib, the Priest and Relative of Tobiah

Priest who provided a room in the Temple for Tobiah the Ammonite

A post-exilic priest who committed a significant sacrilege by providing the foreigner Tobiah the Ammonite a private chamber within the Temple courts.

Asaph

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azbuk

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baana

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baruch

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bavvai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Benjamin

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Besodeiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Binnui

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Col-hozeh

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ezer

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanun

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanun

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harhaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harim

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harumaph

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashabiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashabneiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hasshub

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hasshub

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hattush

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Henadad

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Henadad

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hur

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Immer

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Imri

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Jadon

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Jedaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Jeshua

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Joiada

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Maaseiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Malchijah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Malchijah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Malchijah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Melatiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Meshezabel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return