Hassenaah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Hassenaah in the Bible?
Hassenaah is the father of the 'sons of Hassenaah,' a group listed in Nehemiah 3:19 as builders of the wall of Jerusalem, potentially representing a family or clan unit.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Hassenaah and his descendants clarifies the specific family contributions to the physical restoration of Jerusalem, illustrating how kinship groups were organized for civic and religious reconstruction efforts.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Hassenaah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hassenaah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hassenaah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 3:19
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
"Hassenaah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hassenaah/