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Jeshua

The High Priest of the Restoration

Post-Exilic Period

Name Information

Meaning
"The Lord is salvation"
Language of Origin
Hebrew
Gender Usage
Masculine

Jeshua (Joshua son of Jozadak) was the high priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel to rebuild the altar and temple. He played a key role in reestablishing worship and is a central figure in prophetic visions of God’s cleansing and restoration.

Roles

High Priest

Relationships

Father
Jozadak
Friend
Zerubbabel

Story

Returned from exile with Zerubbabel.

Rebuilt the altar and restored sacrifices before the temple was completed.

In Zechariah’s vision, was cleansed from filthy garments and clothed in fine robes, representing God’s forgiveness.

Spiritual Significance

  1. 1Helped lead the rebuilding of the altar and temple.
  2. 2Stood as a symbol of God’s cleansing in Zechariah’s vision.
  3. 3Worked alongside Zerubbabel during a time of prophetic encouragement.

Christ Connection

Jeshua’s name is the same as Jesus’ in Hebrew, both meaning 'The Lord is salvation.'

His cleansing in Zechariah’s vision points to Christ’s work in removing our sin and clothing us in righteousness.

What We Can Learn

  1. 1God cleanses and equips His servants for holy service.
  2. 2Spiritual leadership is essential for national renewal.
  3. 3Partnership between leaders strengthens God’s work.

Memory Verses

See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put fine garments on you.

Zechariah 3:4

Key Passages

Ezra 3Haggai 1–2Zechariah 3

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