Gahar
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Gahar in the Bible?
A member of the Nethinim community who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, as documented in Ezra 2:47 and Nehemiah 7:49.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying specific individuals like Gahar within the Nethinim lists provides concrete evidence of the organized social structure and diverse composition of the Jewish community during the post-exilic restoration period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Gahar reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Gahar in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Gahar clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:47Nehemiah 7:49
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
"Gahar." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/gahar/