Aspharasus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Aspharasus in the Bible?
Aspharasus is identified in 1 Esdras 5:8 as one of the leaders accompanying Zerubbabel during the return of the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem.
SIGNIFICANCE
The inclusion of Aspharasus in the list of returnees provides specific historical detail regarding the organizational structure and leadership hierarchy of the community that reestablished itself in Judah after the Babylonian captivity.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Aspharasus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Aspharasus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Aspharasus 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
"Aspharasus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/aspharasus/