Zerubbabel

[ zuh-ruhb-uh-buh l ]

/ zəˈrʌb ə bəl /

a leader of the Jews on their return to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. Ezra 2:1, 2; 3:2–13.

Also Zorobabel.

Example sentences from the Web for zerubbabel

In all probability most of Zerubbabel's and Ezra's pilgrims had been in humble circumstances.

Expositor's Bible: Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther |Walter Adeney
Some have sought to identify Sheshbazzar with Zerubbabel, and to bring down the date of the Return to 522–21.

The Evolution of Old Testament Religion |W. E. Orchard
In Zerubbabel the people beheld once more a ruler of the Davidic race.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4 |Various
In remembrance of the director of the work, the restored Temple is known in history as the Temple of Zerubbabel.

The House of the Lord |James E. Talmage

Zerubbabel, my lad, are you desirous of attracting attention?

Hildegarde's Holiday |Laura E. Richards