Serai'ah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, associated with various individuals who played significant roles in the history of Israel. The name Serai'ah means "Yahweh is ruler" or "Yahweh has prevailed," reflecting the theocentric nature of Hebrew names.

1. Serai'ah, the Father of Joab: In 1 Chronicles 4:13-14, Serai'ah is mentioned as the father of Joab, who is the progenitor of the valley of craftsmen. This lineage highlights the importance of skilled labor and craftsmanship in the development of Israelite society.

2. Serai'ah, the High Priest: One of the most notable individuals named Serai'ah was the high priest during the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah. In 2 Kings 25:18 and Jeremiah 52:24, Serai'ah is identified as the chief priest who was captured by the Babylonians during the fall of Jerusalem. He was taken to Riblah, where he was executed by Nebuchadnezzar, marking a tragic end to his priestly service. This event underscores the severe consequences of Judah's disobedience to God and the fulfillment of prophetic warnings.

3. Serai'ah, the Son of Azariah: In Ezra 7:1, Serai'ah is listed as an ancestor of Ezra the scribe, tracing the priestly lineage back to Aaron. This genealogical record emphasizes the continuity of the priestly line and the importance of maintaining a pure lineage for those serving in the temple.

4. Serai'ah, the Scribe: In Jeremiah 36:26, another Serai'ah is mentioned as a scribe in the court of King Jehoiakim. This Serai'ah was sent to arrest Baruch and Jeremiah after the reading of the scroll containing Jeremiah's prophecies. His role as a scribe indicates the administrative and literary functions that were vital in the royal court.

5. Serai'ah, the Son of Neriah: In Jeremiah 51:59-64, Serai'ah, the son of Neriah, is described as a quartermaster who accompanied King Zedekiah to Babylon. Jeremiah entrusted him with a scroll containing a prophecy against Babylon, which he was to read aloud and then cast into the Euphrates River as a symbolic act of Babylon's impending destruction. This act of faithfulness to God's word highlights the prophetic tradition and the certainty of divine judgment.

6. Serai'ah, the Leader in the Return from Exile: In Nehemiah 12:1, Serai'ah is listed among the priests and Levites who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel and Jeshua. This return marks a significant moment in Israel's history, as the exiles sought to rebuild the temple and restore proper worship in accordance with the Law of Moses.

The various individuals named Serai'ah in the Bible reflect the diverse roles and responsibilities within the religious, administrative, and prophetic life of Israel. Each occurrence of the name contributes to the broader narrative of God's dealings with His people, emphasizing themes of judgment, restoration, and the enduring significance of the priestly and prophetic offices.Serai'ah (18 Occurrences)

2 Samuel 8:17
and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Seraiah was scribe;
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2 Kings 25:18
And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door;
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2 Kings 25:23
Now when all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men.
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1 Chronicles 4:13
And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath.
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1 Chronicles 4:14
And Meonothai begot Ophrah; and Seraiah begot Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.
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1 Chronicles 4:35
and Joel, and Jehu the son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel;
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1 Chronicles 6:14
and Azariah begot Seraiah, and Seraiah begot Jehozadak;
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Ezra 2:2
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:
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Ezra 7:1
Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,
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Nehemiah 10:2
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah;
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Nehemiah 11:11
Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God,
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Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra;
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Nehemiah 12:12
And in the days of Joiakim were priests, heads of fathers' houses: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;
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Jeremiah 36:26
And the king commandeth Jerahmeel son of Hammelek, and Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe, and Jeremiah the prophet, and Jehovah doth hide them.
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Jeremiah 40:8
and they come in unto Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael son of Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan sons of Kareah, and Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maachathite, they and their men.
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Jeremiah 51:59
The word that Jeremiah the prophet hath commanded Seraiah son of Neriah, son of Maaseiah, in his going with Zedekiah king of Judah to Babylon, in the fourth year of his reign -- and Seraiah 'is' a quiet prince;
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Jeremiah 51:61
And Jeremiah saith unto Seraiah, 'When thou dost enter Babylon, then thou hast seen, and hast read all these words,
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Jeremiah 52:24
And the chief of the executioners taketh Seraiah the head priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the threshold,
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