Sameus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Sameus in the Bible?
Sameus is one of the sons of Emmer who put away their 'strange wives' in 1 Esdras 9:21, and is also mentioned in Ezra 10:21 as Shemaiah or Maaseiah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Sameus clarifies the textual variations between Ezra and 1 Esdras regarding the genealogy of those who ended intermarriages, illustrating the specific familial lines involved in the religious reforms of the Persian period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Sameus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sameus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sameus clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:21
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
"Sameus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sameus/