Bible Dictionary
Jezrahiah
Jezrahiah was a Levite who led the singers at the dedication of Jerusalem’s rebuilt wall under Nehemiah.
Definition
Jezrahiah, meaning “produced by Jehovah,” was a Levite who led the singers at the solemn dedication of Jerusalem’s rebuilt wall.
Biblical Usage
Jezrahiah led the choristers during the dedication under Nehemiah, as recorded in Nehemiah 12:42.
Historical Background
The supplied material dates the dedication to about 446 B.C. and refers the name to Izrahiah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(produced by Jehovah), a Levite, the leader of the choristers at the solemn dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 12:42) (B.C. 446.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jez-ra-hi'-a.</p><p>See IZRAHIAH.</p>