Overview
The Bible addresses sheshbazzar across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezra. Closely related themes include Temple, the Second, Zerubbabel, Cyrus and Treasure-Houses. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Cyrus and Nebuchadnezzar.
Key Bible verses about sheshbazzar
Old Testament
Ezra
Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.
All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and four hundred. All these did Sheshbazzar bring up with them of the captivity that were brought up from Babylon unto Jerusalem. the captivity: Heb. the transportation
And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; governor: or, deputy
Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.
People in the Bible and sheshbazzar
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sheshbazzar for yourself
- Begin with Ezra 1:8, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Cyrus and Nebuchadnezzar and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Temple, the Second, Zerubbabel, Cyrus and Treasure-Houses.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sheshbazzar?
The Bible addresses sheshbazzar across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezra. Closely related themes include Temple, the Second, Zerubbabel, Cyrus and Treasure-Houses. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Cyrus and Nebuchadnezzar.
How many Bible verses are about sheshbazzar?
The Bible references sheshbazzar in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sheshbazzar?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Ezra 1:8: “Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with sheshbazzar?
Cyrus and Nebuchadnezzar.
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