Bacchurus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Bacchurus in the Bible?
One of the 'holy singers' who put away his 'strange wife' (1 Esdras 9:24). Omitted in Ezr 10.
SIGNIFICANCE
The inclusion of Bacchurus in 1 Esdras but not Ezra 10 demonstrates the textual variations between the canonical Hebrew Bible and the Septuagint tradition, offering insight into how different communities preserved and transmitted lists of those who ended intermarriages during the restoration period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Bacchurus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Bacchurus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Bacchurus 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
"Bacchurus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/bacchurus/