Mamdai
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Mamdai in the Bible?
Mamdai is listed in Ezra 10:35 and 1 Esdras 9:34 as the father of a man who participated in the post-exilic community's decision to dissolve marriages with foreign women.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Mamdai helps readers trace specific family lines within the returning exilic community, illustrating the social restructuring and emphasis on lineage purity during the restoration of Jerusalem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Mamdai reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Mamdai in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Mamdai clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:35
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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
"Mamdai." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/mamdai/