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Senaah

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What is the meaning of Senaah in the Bible?

The descendants of Senaaah are recorded as members of the community that returned from Babylonian exile under the leadership of Zerubbabel, with census figures varying between the books of Ezra and Nehemiah and the book of 1 Esdras.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying the Senaaah clan helps readers trace the specific family lineages that reconstituted the Jewish population in Jerusalem, illustrating the demographic composition of the restored community described in the historical books.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Senaah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Senaah in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Senaah 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

"Senaah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/senaah/
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