Nekodan
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Nekodan in the Bible?
Nekodan was a patriarch of a family that returned from Babylonian exile but could not prove their Israelite lineage, as recorded in 1 Esdras 5:37 and paralleled by Nekoda in Ezra 2:60 and Nehemiah 7:62.
SIGNIFICANCE
This account illustrates the rigorous standards for religious and social reintegration in the post-exilic community, where access to the priesthood and full communal status depended on verifiable ancestral records rather than mere presence in the land.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Nekodan reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Nekodan in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Nekodan clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:60Nehemiah 7:62
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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
"Nekodan." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nekodan/