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Jeshua

  1. Head of the ninth priestly order (Ezra 2:36); called also Jeshuah (1 Chr. 24:11).

  2. A Levite appointed by Hezekiah to distribute offerings in the priestly cities (2 Chr. 31:15).

  3. Ezra 2:6; Neh. 7:11.

  4. Ezra 2:40; Neh. 7:43.

  5. The son of Jozadak, and high priest of the Jews under Zerubbabel (Neh. 7:7; 12:1, 7, 10, 26); called Joshua (Hag. 1:1, 12; 2:2, 4; Zech. 3:1, 3, 6, 8, 9).

  6. A Levite (Ezra 8:33).

  7. Neh. 3:19.

  8. A Levite who assisted in the reformation under Nehemiah (8:7; 9:4, 5).

  9. Son of Kadmiel (Neh. 12:24).

  10. A city of Judah (Neh. 11:26).

  11. Neh. 8:17; Joshua, the son of Nun.