Lexical Definition
בִּלְשָׁן Bilshân (bil-shawn') Bilshan N:N-M-P
of uncertain derivation
Bilshan.
- § Bilshan = "in slander"
- Bilshan, an Israelite
1) an exile who returned with Zerubbabel
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בִּלְשָׁ֛ן | Bilshan | Ezra.2.2 • Neh.7.7 |
| Βαλσάν | Bilshan | LXX.Neh.7.7 |
| Βαλασάν | Bilshan | LXX.Ezra.2.2 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בִּלְשָׁן proper name, masculine (= inquirer? Late Hebrew & Aramaic בלשׁ; compare below בן) an Israelite who returned with Zerubbabel Ezra 2:2 = Neh 7:7.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 2:2 |
| Nehemiah | 7:7 |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • Leader who returned from Babylonian exile
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Bilshan was one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2;
- only referred to as Bilshan בִּלְשָׁן.
Bilshan was among the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian captivity (Ezr. 2:2; Neh. 7:7). He is mentioned alongside other prominent figures such as Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and Nehemiah. The return of these leaders marked the beginning of the restoration of Jewish life in Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple. Bilshan's presence as a leader indicates his importance and influence within the Jewish community during this significant period of their history. The list of returning leaders in Ezra and Nehemiah emphasizes the continuity of Jewish leadership and the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their homeland after the exile.
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