Sheshbazzar
Overview
- Testament: Old
- Role: Prince of Judah entrusted with the returned temple vessels
- Family: Called a prince of Judah
- Key Books: Ezra
Biography
Sheshbazzar received the temple vessels from Cyrus after the decree authorizing return and rebuilding. He carried the vessels back toward Jerusalem, symbolizing that the worship stolen by Babylon was being restored.
Key Events
Relationships
- Cyrus - Entrusted him with the vessels
- Zerubbabel - Later central leader of the rebuilding community
Important Verses
- Ezra 1:8-11
- Ezra 5:14-16
Cross-References
- Mentioned in: Ezra
Notes
The exact relationship between Sheshbazzar and Zerubbabel is debated, but the text presents Sheshbazzar as a key figure in the first movement of restoration.