Zerahiah

Priest

A son of Uzzi and father of Meraioth, and priest who lived during the time of the wilderness wandering of the Israelites.

About Zerahiah

1. Uzzi’s son and ancestor of Ezra from the priestly line of Eleazar (1 Chr 6:6, 51; Ezr 7:4).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Uzzi
Child
Meraioth

Key References

Ezra 7:4

the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

1 Chronicles 6:6

Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,

All Scripture References (5)

1 Chronicles (3)
1 Chronicles 6:36

the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,

1 Chronicles 9:11

Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;

Ezra (1)
Ezra 7:4

the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

Nehemiah (1)
Nehemiah 11:11

Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;