Baiterus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Baiterus in the Bible?
The descendants of Baiterus are recorded as returning with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem in 1 Esdras 5:17, a list that differs from the parallel accounts in Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7 where this specific name is absent.
SIGNIFICANCE
Comparing the list in 1 Esdras with Ezra and Nehemiah reveals textual variations in the records of the returnees, helping readers understand how different manuscript traditions preserved the genealogies of the restored community.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Baiterus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Baiterus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Baiterus 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
"Baiterus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/baiterus/