ZerahiahSmith's Dictionary(Jehovah has risen). A priest, son of Uzzi and ancestor of Ezra the scribe. (1 Chronicles 6:6,51; Ezra 7:4) Father of Elihoenai of the sons of Pahath-moab, whose descendants returned from the captivity with Ezra. (Ezra 8:4)International Standard Bible Encyclopediazer-a-hi'-a (zerachyah, "Yahweh hath risen" or "come forth"; the Septuagint has Zaraia, with variants):(1) A priest of the line of Eleazar (1Ch 6:6,51; Ezr 7:4).(2) A head of a family, who returned with Ezra from Babylon (Ezr 8:4).