Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(freed). (1) Head of the 19th priestly course (1 Chron. 24:16). (2) Returned captives (Ezra 10:23; Neh. 9:5; 11:24).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Head of the nineteenth priestly course (1 Chron. 24:16).
2. Levite who had married a strange wife (Ezra 10:23).
3. Levite who called upon the people to bless Jehovah (Neh. 9:5).
4. Son of Meshezabeel, a descendant of Judah: he was at the king of Persia’s hand “in all matters concerning the people” (Neh. 11:24).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Pthachyah
Meaning:
from 6605 and 3050; Jah has opened; Pethachjah, the name of four Israelites
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
The Lord opens; Jah sets free:―name of three Israelites, Neh. 11:24. {Aperit Dominus}