Zorobabyl was the son of Pedaiah but his mother is unknown. The date and place of his birth have not been found.
He had four marriages/partners. His first wife is not known. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their nine known children were Hashubah (?-?), Ohel (?-?), Berechiah (?-?), Hasadiah (?-?), Jushabhesed (?-?), Rephaiah (?-?), Arnan (?-?), Obadiah (?-?) and Shecheniah (?-?).
His second wife was Rhodah. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their only known child was Rhesa (?-?).
His third wife was Amytis. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their two known children were Shazrezzar (?-?) and Abiud (c0508BC->0444BC).
His fourth wife was Esthra. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their three known children were Meshullam (?-?), Hananiah (?-?) and Shelomith (?-?).
| Attribute | Date | Description | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nobility Title | king of Judah in Babylonian exile |
| Association | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Salathiel | père? |
Note 1
He, upon permission of the Persian shah (Cyrus), led the first and largest colony of Jewish Exiles back to Palestine, and, was entrusted with the office of “governor” (“pehah”) of Judea, his ancestors’ old kingdom to which he was heir, which was now a Persian province. His family did not accompany him, but remained behind in Babylonia with the majority of the Jewish “Diaspora”.