Tobiah

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Tobiah

Ancestor of returned exiles unable to prove lineage

Named in 2 chapters

Who is this

Tobiah is mentioned in Ezra 2:60 and Nehemiah 7:62 as an ancestor of some of the returned exiles from Babylon who were unable to prove their Israelite lineage. These individuals were among the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, who sought to be registered as priests but were excluded because their names could not be found in the genealogical records. As a result, they were considered unclean and disqualified from serving as priests. The mention of Tobiah in this context highlights the importance of genealogical records in determining priestly eligibility and the challenges faced by some returning exiles in establishing their Israelite identity.

Where the Bible names it

2 chapters, 2 verses

Ezra

Nehemiah