Bago
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Bago in the Bible?
Bago is identified in Ezra 2:15 and 1 Esdras 8:40 as a member of the group returning from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Bago helps readers trace specific family lines within the post-exilic community, illustrating the social structure and genealogical records preserved in the biblical text.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Bago reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Bago in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Bago clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:15
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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
"Bago." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/bago/