Adna
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Adna in the Bible?
Adna is identified in Ezra 10:23 as one of the Israelite men who dissolved marriages with foreign women during the leadership of Ezra, and in Nehemiah 10:16 as a priest belonging to the family of Harim during the high priesthood of Joiakim.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Adna provides concrete evidence of the specific individuals involved in the religious and social restructuring of the Jewish community in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Adna reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Adna in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Adna clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:23Nehemiah 10:16
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Adna." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/adna/