Who was Seraiah?

High priest of Israel

The story of Seraiah

Seraiah - High Priest of Israel
Seraiah - High Priest of Israel
Died: -600High Priest of Israel

Seraiah was a biblical figure who was the son of Azariah and the brother of Jehozadak. He was the chief priest of the temple in Jerusalem during the reign of King Zedekiah. He was sent by the king to Babylon to deliver a message to the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar. He was also responsible for reading the book of Jeremiah in the temple. Seraiah is best known for his role in the fall of Jerusalem. He was the one who read the book of Jeremiah in the temple, which prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem. He was also the one who delivered the message from King Zedekiah to Nebuchadnezzar, which ultimately led to the fall of Jerusalem. Seraiah is also known for his role in the rebuilding of the temple. He was part of the group of exiles who returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. He was also part of the group of priests who served in the temple after it was rebuilt. Seraiah is remembered as a faithful servant of God who was willing to do whatever it took to serve God and His people. He was a faithful servant of God who was willing to risk his life to deliver a message to the Babylonian king and to read the book of Jeremiah in the temple. He was also a faithful servant of God who was willing to return to Jerusalem and help rebuild the temple.

Name meaning

God is ruler

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

High Priest of Israel

First mention

2 Samuel 8:17

Appearances in the Bible

18 mentions

Family

Relatives of Seraiah

Seraiah in the Bible

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2 Samuel

Chapter 8

David's Military Campaigns

David continues to expand his kingdom through military conquest.

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2 Kings

Chapter 25

Fall of Jerusalem and End of the Kingdom

Jerusalem is destroyed and the kingdom of Judah comes to an end, with the remaining citizens taken into exile in Babylon...

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 4

Descendants of Judah and Simeon

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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Ezra

Chapter 2

Return of the Exiles to Jerusalem

The list of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Ezra.

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Ezra

Chapter 7

Ezra's Journey to Jerusalem

Ezra's journey to Jerusalem and his arrival in the city.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 10

The Signing of a Covenant

The signing of a covenant to obey the law, including the appointment of leaders to enforce the law.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 11

Reestablishment of Worship

The reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem, including the appointment of priests and Levites.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 12

Dedication of the Wall

The dedication of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the feast of Dedication.

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Jeremiah

Chapter 36

The Scribe's Call and King's Ignorance

In Jeremiah chapter 36, God commands Jeremiah to write down all the prophecies he had spoken against Judah and its kings...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 40

Gedaliah Appointed Governor

After the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians, the Babylonian captain, Nebuzaradan, appointed Gedaliah as governor over...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 51

The Fall of Babylon

In Jeremiah chapter 51, the prophet delivers a message of judgment against Babylon. He foretells its destruction and the...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 52

The Fall of Jerusalem

Jeremiah 52 recounts the fall of Jerusalem and the captivity of Judah at the hands of Babylon. The chapter outlines the ...

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