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Ares

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What is the meaning of Ares in the Bible?

Arah was a family or clan that returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, consisting of 756 members (sons).

SIGNIFICANCE

The return of the sons of Ares highlights the post-exilic Jewish community's efforts to rebuild and restore their faith in Jerusalem.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Ares reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Ares in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Ares clarify?

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

"Ares." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ares/
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