4. Son of Josedech: high priest, who on the return from exile was called upon to be strong in building the temple. Haggai 1:1,12,14; Haggai 2:2,4 . He is also referred to as representing the people, clothed with filthy garments, and Satan standing as his enemy. Jehovah rebuked Satan, for He had chosen Jerusalem. Joshua could not make himself fit, but the filthy garments were taken away and he was clothed, and had a fair mitre placed upon his head. His experience represents how God will bring Israel into blessing under Christ the Branch, though it may be applied to the salvation of a sinner now. Zechariah 3:1-9; Zechariah 6:11 . He is called JESHUA in Ezra and Nehemiah. See JESHUA, No. 3.