Eserebias is a figure mentioned in the apocryphal text of 1 Esdras, which is considered part of the deuterocanonical books by some Christian traditions but is not included in the Protestant canon. The name Eserebias appears in 1 Esdras 8:43, where he is listed among the leaders who returned with Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia. This journey was part of the larger return of the Jewish exiles to their homeland, a significant event in Jewish history that marked the restoration of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the Temple.

In the context of 1 Esdras, Eserebias is identified as a leader of the family of Merari, one of the Levitical families. The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, and the Merarites were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components during the Israelites' wanderings in the wilderness, as described in the Pentateuch.

The role of Eserebias in the return from exile underscores the importance of the Levitical order in re-establishing proper worship and religious practices in Jerusalem. The Levites, including Eserebias, were instrumental in teaching the Law and leading the people in worship, as the community sought to renew its covenant relationship with God after the period of exile.

While the Berean Standard Bible does not include 1 Esdras, the narrative of the return from exile and the role of the Levites is paralleled in the canonical books of Ezra and Nehemiah. In these texts, the emphasis is placed on the spiritual and communal renewal of the Jewish people, with the Levites playing a crucial role in the reformation and instruction of the community.

The mention of Eserebias, though brief, highlights the continuity of God's faithfulness to His people and the fulfillment of His promises to restore them to their land. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of redemption and restoration, as God uses leaders like Eserebias to guide His people back to a life of obedience and worship.ESEREBIAS

es-er-e-bi'-as (Eserebias):

One of the chiefs of the priests (APC 1Esdras 8:54).

Eserebias
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Eshan (1 Occurrence)

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Esek (1 Occurrence)

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Sherebiah (8 Occurrences)
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Esebrias
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