Pethahiah
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Pethahiah, a Levite appointed to represent the people before the Persian king during the time of Nehemiah.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Loosed of the Lord. (1.) The chief of one of the priestly courses (the nineteenth) in the time of David (1 Chr. 24:16).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
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Meshezabel
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First named at Nehemiah 11:24.
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Verses that name Pethahiah
- Nehemiah 11:24 Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.