יַחְזֵרָה (yach.ze.rah)
yach.ze.rah
Jahzerah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Jahzerah is not a theological concept or an action, but the name of a specific individual listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 9:12. He appears only once in Scripture as a priest belonging to the house of Immer during the period following the Babylonian Exile. The text identifies him as the son of Meshullam and the father of Adiel, placing him within a documented lineage of Levitical service.
The name itself carries significant meaning, translating to "whom God leads back." This etymology reflects the historical context of the return from exile, where many families saw their restoration to Jerusalem as a direct act of divine guidance. By bearing this name, Jahzerah’s identity is tied to the communal experience of resettlement and religious renewal.
While he does not perform any recorded deeds or deliver speeches, his inclusion in the chronicle highlights the importance of preserving priestly lines after the return from Babylon. The record serves as a testament to the continuity of worship and the careful maintenance of ancestral heritage among the restored community.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Jahzerah appears only once in Scripture, tucked inside a long list of names in 1 Chronicles 9:12. He is identified as a priest from the house of Immer, living during the time when Israel returned from exile in Babylon. His name means "whom God leads back," a fitting title for someone whose family was part of that great restoration to Jerusalem.
Though he has no recorded deeds or speeches, his presence in the Bible reminds us that God values every person in His story. The chronicler carefully preserved these names to show the continuity of worship and service after the return from Babylon. It is a quiet confirmation that God guides His people home and keeps their lines intact for future generations.
This word invites us to trust that God is always leading us back to Him, even when we feel lost or forgotten. Just as Jahzerah’s family was restored, we can find hope in the fact that our lives are part of a larger, divine plan. His name stands as a gentle promise that God’s guidance is steady and enduring.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Jahzerah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יַחְזֵ֛רָה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 9:12
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
This verse places Jahzerah in the priestly lineage of Immer, showing his role in maintaining worship after the exile.