Nobai
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Nobai in the Bible?
Nobai is listed among the leaders and laypeople who affixed their seals to the binding covenant document recorded in Nehemiah 10:19.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Nobai among the sealers clarifies the breadth of community participation in the religious reforms of the Persian period, demonstrating that the covenant was supported by a wide cross-section of the returned exiles rather than solely by the priesthood or high officials.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Nobai reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Nobai in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Nobai clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 10:19
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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
"Nobai." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nobai/