Pahath-Moab
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Pahath-Moab in the Bible?
A Jewish clan named after an ancestor, with members returning to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra. Hashub, a son of Pahath-moab, is mentioned as repairing the wall and tower of the furnaces.
SIGNIFICANCE
The clan's return to Jerusalem highlights the post-exilic restoration efforts and the blending of different family lines in the Jewish community.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Pahath-Moab reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Pahath-Moab in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Pahath-Moab clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Pahath-Moab." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/pahathmoab/