Bilga
Priestly Division Leader
Bilga was the head of one of the twenty-four priestly divisions that served in the temple. His name is mentioned in connection with David's original organization of the priesthood and again upon the return from the Babylonian exile, when his descendants were among those who sealed the covenant with God under Nehemiah.
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Bilga's Priestly Division Under David
Bilga was appointed as the leader of the fifteenth of the twenty-four priestly divisions that David organized for service in the temple.
Bilga's Descendants Return from Exile
After the Babylonian exile, descendants of Bilga were among the priests who returned to Jerusalem to resume service in the rebuilt temple.
Sealing of the Covenant Under Nehemiah
Bilga, or a representative of his priestly division, was among those who sealed the renewed covenant with God under Nehemiah's leadership.
Participation in the Dedication of Jerusalem's Wall
Members of Bilga's priestly division took part in the solemn dedication of the rebuilt wall around Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time.