Asara
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Asara in the Bible?
Asara was the father of a group of temple-servants who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, a lineage recorded in Ezra 2:43 and Nehemiah 7:46 but absent from the parallel list in Ezra 2.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Asara clarifies the specific composition of the post-exilic community and explains discrepancies between the genealogical lists in Ezra and Nehemiah, aiding in the textual analysis of the restoration period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Asara reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Asara in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Asara clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:43Nehemiah 7:46
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
"Asara." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/asara/