Ithiel is mentioned inNehemiah 11:7as one of the descendants of Benjamin who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Following the return of the Jews to their homeland, Nehemiah, the governor, took steps to ensure that Jerusalem was repopulated (Nehemiah 11:1-2). Ithiel is listed among the Benjamites who volunteered to live in the city (Nehemiah 11:7). The resettlement of Jerusalem was crucial for reestablishing Jewish presence and identity in the land after the exile. No other details are provided about Ithiel's life or role in the community. His inclusion in this list highlights the importance of all the individuals and families who took part in the restoration of Jerusalem and the Jewish way of life.
Ithiel
JeshaiahEnglishA man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.7.