Who is Zerubbabel? What does that name mean?

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Answer 1

(Ze·rub′ba·bel) [from Akkadian, meaning “Seed (Offspring) of Babel”].

First governor of the repatriated Jews (Hag 2:21); a descendant of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ; likely the actual son of Pedaiah but legally reckoned as the son of Shealtiel. (1Ch 3:19; Mt 1:12, 13; Lu 3:27
Zerubbabel’s official or Babylonian name appears to have been Sheshbazzar.—Ezr 1:8, 11; 5:14, 16; compare Ezr 3:8.

After the liberation from Babylonian exile, Zerubbabel, in 537 B.C.E., led a Jewish remnant back to Jerusalem and Judah. (Ezr 2:1, 2; Ne 7:6, 7; 12:1; MAP, Vol. 2, p. 332) As the governor appointed by King Cyrus, Zerubbabel had been entrusted with sacred gold and silver vessels that had years earlier been taken from the temple by Nebuchadnezzar. (Ezr 5:14, 15) At Jerusalem, the temple altar was erected in the seventh month (Ethanim, or Tishri, September-October), under the direction of Zerubbabel and High Priest Jeshua (Ezr 3:1, 2), and in the second year in the second month (Ziv, or Iyyar, April-May, of 536 B.C.E.), the actual construction of the temple began. (Ezr 3:8) Recognizing the bad motive of the non-Jews who asked to have a share in the rebuilding work, Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the heads of the paternal houses stated: “You have nothing to do with us in building a house to our God, for we ourselves shall together build to Jehovah the God of Israel, just as King Cyrus the king of Persia has commanded us.”—Ezr 4:1-3.

These non-Jews, however, continued to dishearten the temple rebuilders and finally (in 522 B.C.E.) succeeded in having an official ban placed on the work. Two years later, stirred up by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah, Zerubbabel and Jeshua (Joshua) courageously resumed the construction of the temple despite the ban. (Ezr 4:23, 24; 5:1, 2; Hag 1:1, 12, 14; Zec 1:1) Thereafter an investigation of the Persian archives vindicated the legality of their work. (Ezr 6:1-12) Throughout, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah continued to encourage Zerubbabel, strengthening him for the work and assuring him of divine favor. (Hag 2:2-4, 21-23; Zec 4:6-10) Finally (in 515 B.C.E.) the temple was completed. (Ezr 6:13-15) Also during Zerubbabel’s governorship the needs of the Levites were cared for, the singers and gatekeepers receiving their portion “according to the daily need.”—Ne 12:47.
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Answer 2

Zerubbabel Definition

Answer 3

I'm not quite sure what your question means, but I'll do the best that I can. Zerubabbel literally translates to Born in Babylon. When King Cyrus gave permission to the Jews to return to Palestine, Zerubabbel was set as the governor over the Jewish royal house. He then led the Jews back to Palestine, set up the altar, and rebuilt the temple. As for your second question, we all have the potential to be like Zerubabbel, as with any of the other stories in the bible. We have the choice to emulate the people therein or not. In the case of Zerubabbel, he was a noble leader in Israel. We can all strive to lead God's people no matter what our current disposition. I hope that helped somewhat.

Answer 4

Hebrew: זְרֻבָּבֶל‎, Zərubbāvel; traditional English: Zerubbabel; Greek: ζοροβαβελ, Zŏrobabel) was the grandson of Jehoiachin, penultimate King of Judah. Zerubbabel led the first band of Jews, numbering 42,360, who returned from the Babylonian Captivity in the first year of Cyrus, King of Persia (Ezra). Zerubbabel is also noted for laying the foundation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem the next year. Outside these important events, little else is known about him.

f the name Zerubbabel is Hebrew, it likely contracts, Zərua‘ Bāvel (Hebrew: זְרוּעַ בָּבֶל‎), meaning "the one sown of Babylon", and referring to a child conceived and born in Babylon; or perhaps even, Zərûy Bāvel (Hebrew: זְרוּי בָּבֶל‎), meaning, "the winnowed of Babylon", in the sense of being exiled in Babylon. If the name is not Hebrew but Assyrian-Babylonian, it may contract, Zəru Bābel, meaning, "Seed of Babylon", the one conceived in Babylon. (Contrast the related Hebrew form for "Seed": Hebrew: זֶרַע‎, Zera‘.)

Answer 5

Haggai 1:14 And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,

Answer 6

Haggai 1:14 And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Ze-rub ba-bel the son of She-al ti-el, governor of Judah and the spirit of Josh-u-a the son of Jos-e-dech, the high priest,and the spirit of all the remnant of people; and they came and they did work in the house of the Lord of Hosts, their God.
this was not in the time of Cyrus though. The Jews were freed by Cyrus but it was several (19 ) years before the next King gave them permission and money to go home and rebuild with.
This is one of the big differences in a post trib view as opposed to pre trib. The timing moves Daniel's 70th week up.

Answer 7

it means 'one who is born in Babylon'
Babylon translates to 'state of confusion'
so; Zerubbabel is one who is born in a state of confusion

Answer 8

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zerubbabel

Answer 9

Great Scot - you've got some hard working and knowledgeable people on this forum.

Answer 10

It means "descended of Babylon".
He was the head of the tribe of Judah at the time of the return from Babylonian captivity in the first year of Cyrus