Naidus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Naidus in the Bible?
Na'idus appears in 1 Esdras 9:31 as one of the men who had taken foreign wives, and textual criticism suggests this name may be a scribal corruption or variant of Benaiah found in the parallel account in Ezra 10:30.
SIGNIFICANCE
Examining the variant name Na'idus alongside Benaiah demonstrates how textual transmission differences in ancient manuscripts can affect the identification of specific individuals in biblical genealogies.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Naidus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Naidus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Naidus clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:30
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
"Naidus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/naidus/