Asom
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Asom in the Bible?
Asom is identified in Ezra 10:33 and 1 Esdras 9:33 as a figure whose household was included in the list of men who divorced their foreign wives following the return from Babylonian exile.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying specific individuals like Asom provides concrete evidence of the social mechanisms and personal sacrifices involved in the religious reforms enacted by Ezra to re-establish ethnic and religious boundaries among the returned exiles.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Asom reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Asom in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Asom clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:33
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
"Asom." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/asom/