Lexical Summary Parosh: Parosh Original Word: פַרְעשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Parosh, Pharosh The same as par'osh; Parosh, the name of our Israelite -- Parosh, Pharosh. see HEBREW par'osh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as parosh Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Parosh (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מַּרְעשׁ proper name, masculine φορος, φαρες, etc., (flea; compare GrayProp. N. 94); — 1 head of post-exilic family Ezra 2:3 = Nehemiah 7:8; Ezra 8:3; Ezra 10:25; Nehemiah 3:25. Topical Lexicon Overview Parosh designates a post-exilic family whose members appear in all three major restoration lists of Ezra and Nehemiah. Their account traces a progression from return, through renewal, to covenant commitment, reflecting the broader narrative of Israel’s restoration after the Babylonian captivity. Genealogical Context and Return from Exile • Ezra 2:3 and Nehemiah 7:8 record “the descendants of Parosh, 2,172,” placing the clan among the first wave that came back with Zerubbabel around 538 BC. Their sizeable number underscores both the mercy of God in preserving them in exile and their determination to re-establish life in the land promised to their fathers. Role in Temple and City Restoration Nehemiah’s wall-building narrative highlights individual service from this family: “Pedaiah son of Parosh” helped repair a strategic section near the royal palace (Nehemiah 3:25). The record draws attention to a people not merely settling in the land but laboring for the security and testimony of God’s house. Their participation illustrates how ordinary Israelites shared the heavy physical and financial burden of reconstruction (compare Nehemiah 4:6). Repentance from Foreign Marriages During Ezra’s reform “the descendants of Parosh” were the first group named among those who had taken foreign wives (Ezra 10:25). The listing of individual offenders—and, more importantly, their agreement to “put away” the unlawful unions—demonstrates responsive hearts when confronted by Scripture. Their example affirms both the seriousness with which post-exilic Israel guarded covenant identity and the possibility of restoration through confession and obedience. Participation in Covenant Renewal When Nehemiah led the nation in a solemn covenant, the family’s leadership again surfaces: “the leaders of the people were: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu…” (Nehemiah 10:14). By affixing their seal, the heads of Parosh pledged themselves to walk “in the Law of God” (Nehemiah 10:29), promising to observe Sabbath regulations, protect the temple tithe, and uphold marital purity. Their public commitment capped a century-long journey from exile to faithful citizenship under the Law. Lessons for Faith and Ministry Today 1. Preservation: God keeps entire households through judgment and exile, proving His faithfulness across generations. Thus the Parosh family stands as a multi-generational witness to restoration, work, repentance, and covenant fidelity—an enduring encouragement for all who labor to rebuild and maintain the testimony of God among His people. Forms and Transliterations פַּרְעֹֽשׁ׃ פַּרְעֹשׁ֙ פַרְעֹ֔שׁ פַרְעֹ֖שׁ פַרְעֹ֡שׁ פרעש פרעש׃ farOsh p̄ar‘ōš p̄ar·‘ōš parOshLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:3 HEB: בְּנֵ֣י פַרְעֹ֔שׁ אַלְפַּ֕יִם מֵאָ֖ה NAS: the sons of Parosh, 2,172; KJV: The children of Parosh, two thousand INT: the children of Parosh thousand an hundred Ezra 8:3 Ezra 10:25 Nehemiah 3:25 Nehemiah 7:8 Nehemiah 10:14 6 Occurrences |
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