ZERUBBABEL

Definition

A descendant of David and the leader of the first band of Jews that returned from the captivity in Babylon. He superintended the building of the second Temple and was instrumental in restoring the religious rites of the nation.

References

1 Chronicles 3:19, Ezra 3:2, Ezra 3:8, Ezra 4:2, Ezra 4:3, Ezra 5:2, Nehemiah 7:7, Nehemiah 12:1, Nehemiah 12:47, Haggai 1:1, Haggai 1:12, Haggai 1:14, Haggai 2:2, Haggai 2:4, Haggai 2:21, Haggai 2:23, Zechariah 4:6, Zechariah 4:7, Zechariah 4:9, Zechariah 4:10