Who was Sheshbazzar in the Bible?

Ezra
Written By Luke Taylor

Who was Sheshbazzar?

Sheshbazzar is exclusively mentioned in the Book of Ezra in the Bible.

When Cyrus King of Persia released the Jews from their Babylonian captivity around 538 BC, Sheshbazzar was appointed governor of Judah. He led the exiled people of Judah out of Mesopotamia and back Jerusalem.

Sheshbazzar was instrumental in reconstructing the Jerusalem Temple. The original Temple, the Temple of Solomon, had been destroyed when the Babylonians conquered the city 50 years earlier (around 586 BC).

Some believe Sheshbazzar was another name for Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:2). Both men are listed as leaders of the returning exiles (Ezra 2:2), and both motivated the people to build the foundation of the Temple (Ezra 3:8-10; 5:16).

Luke Taylor

Luke, together with his wife Megan, are the creators, writers, web designers, and directors of 2BeLikeChrist. Luke holds degrees in Business and Biblical Studies.

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