Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Zerubbabel
Proper Noun
/zəˈrʌb.ə.bəl/
Definition
A prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for leading the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon.
Examples
- Zerubbabel was appointed as governor of Judah by the Persian king.
- The Book of Ezra mentions Zerubbabel as a leader of the returnees.
- In religious texts, Zerubbabel is often seen as a symbol of hope and restoration.
Meaning
Zerubbabel is often associated with the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
Synonyms
- Leader
- Governor
- Restorer
