Overview
Parosh was the head of a significant family in Israel whose descendants played important roles during the post-exilic restoration period. Members of this household returned with Zerubbabel and later with Ezra, demonstrating commitment to rebuilding the Jewish community and temple worship. The family's repeated mention indicates their prominence and leadership among the returning exiles.
Key Scriptures
"The children of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy and two" (Ezra 2:3, KJV).
"Of the sons of Parosh; Elieoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males" (Ezra 8:3, KJV).
"And of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Izziah, and Malchijah, and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah" (Ezra 10:25, KJV).
Application
The faithfulness of the Parosh family in returning to Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple reminds believers of the importance of commitment to God's purposes and the restoration of right worship in our communities.