Jahaziah
יַחְזְיָה/jah-hah-ZY-uh/
“Beheld by Jehovah”
Summary
A leader who supported Ezra's investigation of those who had married foreign wives after the return from Babylon.
☩Role in Ezra's Reform
Jahaziah the son of Tikvah was apparently a priest, one of those deputed by Ezra to ascertain which of the Jews had married Gentile wives after the return from Babylon around 459 BC (Ezra 10:15). Some translations render his role as one who 'stood' or 'were employed' in this matter, while others suggest he opposed the proceedings. The context indicates he was among the leaders who helped carry out Ezra's reform.
Key verses:Ezra 10:15
Related Verses1 mention
Ezra· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jahaziah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Jahaziah," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).