Zerubbabel

American  

[zuh-ruhb-uh-buhl] / zəˈrʌb ə bəl /

noun

1. a leader of the Jews on their return to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. Ezra 2:1, 2; 3:2–13.

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Example Sentences

The assertion of Huetius, l. c., that Chrysostom, Theophylact, and Euthymius Zigabenus attempted an explanation by which it was referred to Zerubbabel, rests on a misapprehension resulting from want of memory.

From Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 by Hengstenberg, Ernst Wilhelm

Ezra The return of the captives under Zerubbabel; the rebuilding of the temple; the second return of captives in time of Artaxerxes Longimanus and Ezra's reformation of the people.

From Training the Teacher by Schauffler, A. F.

In the passage under consideration, several interpreters, as Theodoret, think of the return from Babylon, and refer the "one head" to Zerubbabel.

From Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 by Hengstenberg, Ernst Wilhelm

Hence, the building of the temple by Zerubbabel was likewise comprehended in the words, "He shall build an house for My name."

From Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 by Hengstenberg, Ernst Wilhelm

Name the two prophets who encouraged the people in this work How long a period is there between Zerubbabel and Ezra?

From Training the Teacher by Schauffler, A. F.