Hoshaiah

Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia

(help, deliverance of God) — the name of two persons: a) (Neh. 12:32) one of those present at the celebration of the dedication of the city wall, upon its restoration by Nehemiah and Zerubbabel; b) (Jer. 42:1) father of Jezaniah, who came, among others, to the prophet Jeremiah after the destruction of Jerusalem, with the request that he pray to the Lord God for them.

Scripture cited

Nehemiah 12:32 Jeremias 42:1

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