Asnapper
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Asnapper in the Bible?
The name Asnapper appears in Ezra 2:35 and Nehemiah 7:37 as a member of the community returning from the Babylonian exile, where textual variants suggest a possible conflation with the Assyrian official Osnapar.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this figure clarifies the composition of the post-exilic community and highlights textual variations in the genealogical records of the returned exiles.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Asnapper reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Asnapper in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Asnapper clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:35Nehemiah 7:37
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
"Asnapper." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/asnapper/