Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(consolation). (1) The Hebrew captive who returned, as leader of his people, to rebuild Jerusalem and administer its affairs. His book, 16th of O. T., B. C. 445-433, tells of his work. (2) Leader of returning captives (Ezra 2:2; Neh. 7:7). (3) An assistant wall-builder (Neh. 3:16).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Hachaliah and a captive in Persia: he was cupbearer to king Artaxerxes, and was permitted to return and rebuild Jerusalem. He is called the Tirshatha, or governor (Neh. 1:1; Neh. 8:9; Neh. 10:1; Neh. 12:26,47). See NEHEMIAH, BOOK OF.
2. A chief man who returned from exile (Ezra 2:2; Neh. 7:7).
3. Son of Azbuk: he helped to repair the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:16).
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Consolation of Jehovah; Jah comforts:―name of three Israelites, Neh. 1:1. {Consolatio Domini}