Daisan
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Daisan in the Bible?
Da'-san, identified with Rezin in parallel textual traditions, was a head of a family of temple servants listed in 1 Esdras 5:3 and Ezra 2:48, reflecting common phonetic variations between 'D' and 'R' in Hebrew transcription.
SIGNIFICANCE
Examining the variant names Da'-san and Rezin demonstrates how textual transmission and linguistic shifts in Hebrew and Aramaic affect the identification of individuals in biblical genealogies.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Daisan reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Daisan in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Daisan clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:48
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
"Daisan." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/daisan/