Overview
Neziah was among the descendants of the servants of Solomon who returned from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem. As a head of a family of temple servants, he played a role in the restoration of worship and the rebuilding of God's house during the post-exilic period under Zerubbabel and later Ezra.
Key Scriptures
"The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon, the children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub, the children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai, the children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim, the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur, the children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha, the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah, the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha." (Ezra 2:48-54, NASB)
Application
Neziah's return from exile reminds us that God preserves a faithful remnant and calls His people back to worship and service, regardless of past failures.