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Zerubbabel

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[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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Zerubbabel, who is now mentioned, was Israel’s prince at the time of Zechariah.

From Studies in Zechariah by Arno C. Gaebelein

The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto you.

From The Bible Story by Newton Marshall Hall

The period of history covered by the books of Ezra and Nehemiah extends from the return of the exiles under Zerubbabel in 537-536 B.C. to Nehemiah’s second visit to Jerusalem in 432 B.C.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various

The work of Zerubbabel was the rebuilding of the temple.

From Training the Teacher by A. F. Schauffler

The prophecy of Zechariah was during the building of the second temple, and most probably referred to the lowly appearance made by Zerubbabel, the prince of Judah, as compared to that of his royal ancestors.

From The Two Tests: The Supernatural Claims of Christianity Tried by Two of its Own Rules by Lionel Lisle

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