Parosh
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Parosh in the Bible?
A family group listed in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah that returned to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and later under Ezra, with specific members recorded as having married foreign women, leading to their exclusion from the priestly and lay communities during the religious reforms.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Parosh family clarifies the specific genealogical records in Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7, illustrating the strict enforcement of endogamy and the social restructuring efforts of the post-exilic community as described in the biblical text.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Parosh reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Parosh in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Parosh 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
"Parosh." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/parosh/