Jeshua
The High Priest of the Restoration
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.
⏰ Post-Exilic Period
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
- Helped lead the rebuilding of the altar and temple.
- Stood as a symbol of God’s cleansing in Zechariah’s vision.
- Worked 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
- God cleanses and equips His servants for holy service.
- Spiritual leadership is essential for national renewal.
- Partnership 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 3
- Haggai 1–2
- Zechariah 3
We do our best to ensure all content aligns with Scripture, using both AI tools and human review to validate accuracy. However, we’re human — if you notice any errors, please let us know at contact@bibleinshort.com.