Zerubbabel

Zerubbabel – Begotten in Babylon

Zerubbabel was known as Sheshbazzar at the Persian court before Cyrus. – Born at Babylon, commissioned governor of Judea by the Persian king, Cyrus. – Leader of the Israelites returning from seventy years captivity to Jerusalem. – Carried orders from Cyrus to rebuild the temple, but was hindered by local petty Persian intrigue for seventeen years, finally by the aid and power of Darius, finished the Temple.

---

For the full Biblical account, see: Book of Ezra

---

~~ooOoo~~
_{This page is adapted from the Glossary at Phoenixmasonry — Used with permission.}