Asana
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Asana in the Bible?
Asana is a name recorded in Ezra 2:50 and Nehemiah 7:52, identifying a member of the Nethinim, a class of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. The sons of Asana are also listed in 1 Esdras 5:31.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Asana helps readers understand the social structure of the post-exilic community, specifically the role of the Nethinim in maintaining the temple liturgy and the genealogical records used to verify lineage upon return from Babylon.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Asana reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Asana in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Asana clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:50Nehemiah 7:52
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
"Asana." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/asana/