Baruch
In the Old Testament, at least three persons are called Baruch.Baruch means 'blessed'.
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In the Book of Nehemiah (Neh 3:20) Baruch son of Zabbai is listed as helping Nehemiah to repair the walls of Jerusalem. Later (Neh 10:6) someone called Baruch seals the covenant with Nehemiah. These two may be the same person.
In Nehemiah 11:15 Baruch son of Col-Hozeh is listed as a returned captive, from the Tribe of Judah.
Baruch son of Neriah was the scribe of the prophet Jeremiah. See Jeremiah 32:12-16, 36:1-32.Baruch son of Zabbai
Baruch son of Col-Hozeh
Baruch son of Neriah
