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Pharosh

Pharosh was a family head whose descendants returned from Babylonian exile and helped rebuild Jerusalem. His lineage is documented among those who returned under Zerubbabel and later under Ezra.

Overview

Pharosh (also spelled Parosh) was the patriarch of a significant Jewish family during the post-exilic period. His descendants were among the first to return from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem, demonstrating God's faithfulness in restoration. The family remained prominent in the rebuilding efforts and religious reforms of the returned community.

Key Scriptures

"The children of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two" (Ezra 2:3, NASB).

"Of the sons of Parosh, Eliezer" (Ezra 8:3, NASB) was among those who returned with Ezra.

"From the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Miamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah" (Ezra 10:25, ESV) participated in putting away foreign wives.

Application

Reflect on how God preserves His people through judgment and exile, calling them to return and rebuild their faith communities in obedience to His Word.

Scripture References 5
Ezra 2:3 Ezra 8:3 Ezra 10:25 Nehemiah 7:8 Nehemiah 10:14
Full Topical Reference List 5 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Called also Parosh, the ancestor of one of the families which returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon.

Ezra 2:3 Ezra 8:3 Ezra 10:25 Nehemiah 7:8 Nehemiah 10:14
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