Magbish
LocationsGeographical Setting
Magbish was a settlement inhabited by a group of Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
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An unidentified town associated with the return of 156 inhabitants led by Zerubbabel, as recorded in Ezra 2:25, though it does not appear in the parallel list in Nehemiah 7:29.
What is the meaning of Magbish in the Bible?
An unidentified town associated with the return of 156 inhabitants led by Zerubbabel, as recorded in Ezra 2:25, though it does not appear in the parallel list in Nehemiah 7:29.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Magbish helps readers trace the specific family and geographic origins of the post-exilic community, illustrating the organized resettlement efforts described in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
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