Kilan
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Kilan in the Bible?
Kilan and Azetas are mentioned in 1 Esdras 5:15 as having sons who returned among the exiles with Zerubbabel. However, their names do not appear in the lists of Ezra and Nehemiah.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Kilan and Azetas provides additional information about the return of exiles to Jerusalem during the post-exilic period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Kilan reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Kilan in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Kilan 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
"Kilan." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kilan/