Heldai

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(God knows; all-knowing) (Zech 6:10, 14) - one of those who had come from captivity and whom the Jews sent from Babylon to Jerusalem with gold, silver, and other offerings donated for the restoration of the temple. God commanded Zechariah to make crowns from this gold and silver for Joshua the high priest.

Scripture cited

Zacharias 6:10

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