Pase'ah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogical and historical records of the Israelites. The name Pase'ah, which can be translated to mean "limping" or "lame," appears in a few distinct contexts, each contributing to the understanding of Israel's history and lineage.

1. Pase'ah, the Ancestor of a Family of Temple Servants:
Pase'ah is noted as the progenitor of a family of Nethinim, or temple servants, who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. This group is listed among those who assisted in the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. In Ezra 2:49 and Nehemiah 7:51, the descendants of Pase'ah are mentioned as part of the larger community of returnees dedicated to restoring the worship and practices of the Jewish faith after the period of captivity. The Berean Standard Bible records: "the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim" (Ezra 2:49).

2. Pase'ah, the Father of Joiada:
Another mention of Pase'ah is found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. Pase'ah is identified as the father of Joiada, who was involved in the repair of the Old Gate during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah's leadership. This is recorded in Nehemiah 3:6: "Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars" (Nehemiah 3:6). This passage highlights the active role of Pase'ah's lineage in the physical and spiritual restoration of Jerusalem.

3. Pase'ah in the Genealogy of Judah:
In the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah, Pase'ah is mentioned as a descendant of Eshton. This reference is found in 1 Chronicles 4:12, which provides insight into the familial lines within the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the continuity and heritage of the people of Israel. The BSB states: "Eshton was the father of Beth Rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir Nahash. These were the men of Recah" (1 Chronicles 4:12).

The references to Pase'ah in the Bible, though brief, underscore the importance of family lineage and the roles individuals and their descendants played in the religious and communal life of Israel. The mention of Pase'ah in various contexts illustrates the interconnectedness of the tribes and families in fulfilling God's purposes for His people, particularly in the post-exilic period of restoration and renewal.Pase'ah (4 Occurrences)

1 Chronicles 4:12
And Eshton begot Beth-rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These are the men of Recah.
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Ezra 2:49
the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai;
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Nehemiah 3:6
And the gate of the old city repaired Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof.
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Nehemiah 7:51
the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah;
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Pase'ah (4 Occurrences)
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