Overview
Hoshaiah appears in the biblical record as one of the Jewish leaders who participated in the return from Babylonian captivity under Zerubbabel's leadership. He was instrumental in the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of proper worship practices among the returned remnant.
Key Scriptures
"And Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his companions, arose and built the altar of the God of Israel" (Ezra 3:2, ESV).
"Then Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, 'This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.' For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law" (Nehemiah 8:9, ESV).
Application
We should follow the faithful example of returning remnants who prioritized rebuilding God's house and restoring proper worship despite difficult circumstances.