Eneneus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Eneneus in the Bible?
Eneneus is identified as one of the twelve leaders accompanying the returning exiles from Babylon under Zerubbabel in 1 Esdras 5:8, a name absent from the parallel list of leaders found in Ezra 2.
SIGNIFICANCE
The presence of Eneneus in 1 Esdras alongside the Ezra list demonstrates the textual variations between different canonical traditions regarding the leadership structure of the post-exilic community.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Eneneus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Eneneus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Eneneus 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
"Eneneus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/eneneus/