Zerahiah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zerahiah in the Bible?
A priest of the line of Eleazar and a head of a family who returned with Ezra from Babylon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Zeriah clarifies the genealogical records of the priestly class that reestablished religious observance in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zerahiah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zerahiah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zerahiah 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
"Zerahiah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zerahiah/