← All Characters
Governor of Judah; temple rebuilder
Zerubbabel
Return
Life
Davidic descendant who led the first return from exile and rebuilt the altar and temple; 'my signet ring' (Hag 2:23) — typological seal of the messianic line.
Key Facts
- Laid temple foundation
- In Jesus' genealogy
Why this matters
Davidic hope kept alive through restoration.