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Besodeiah

בְּסוֹדְיָה/bes-oh-DEE-yuh/

“In the council of Jehovah”

Summary

The father of Meshullam, who repaired the Old Gate of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah.

☩Wall Builder's Father

Besodeiah was the father of Meshullam, who together with Jehoiada son of Paseah repaired the Old Gate (or Jeshanah Gate) of Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian captivity.

Key verses:Nehemiah 3:6

Related Verses1 mention

Nehemiah· 1 verse

3:6

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Besodeiah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).