Baanah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Baanah in the Bible?
Baana served as a captain in the army of Ish-bosheth, son of Saul, and later appears as a leader among those who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Baana in both the fragmented political landscape of Saul's dynasty and the post-exilic restoration community highlights the continuity of leadership roles across distinct periods of Israelite history.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Baanah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Baanah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Baanah clarify?
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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
"Baanah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/baanah/