
- Zerubbabel: The Head of Judah. The name “Zerubbabel ” means born at Babel, i.e. Babylon. Zerubbabel was the grandson of King Jehoiachin of Judah (1 Chronicles 3:17) and therefore a descendant of David. Born in Babylon during the exile of Judeans, Zerubbabel migrated to Judah after King Cyrus II allowed the banished tribe to return to their home to restore the temple.