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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Meraiah

Meraiah [N] [S]

resistance, a chief priest, a contemporary of the high priest Joiakim ( Nehemiah 12:12 ).

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography Information

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Meraiah". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

Smith's Bible Dictionary - Meraiah

Meraiah [N] [E]

(rebellion ), a priest in the day of Joiakim. ( Nehemiah 12:13 )

[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Meraiah'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Meraiah

MERAIAH

me-ra'-ya, me-ri'-a (merayah, "contumacious"):

A priest in the time of Joiakim son of Jeshua, and head of the priestly house of Seraiah to which Ezra belonged (Nehemiah 12:12; compare Ezra 7:1).

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Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'MERAIAH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.