Serar
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Serar in the Bible?
A family group listed among those who returned to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel, appearing in 1 Esdras 5:32, Ezra 2:53, and Nehemiah 7:55.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Serar family helps readers understand the specific social structure and lineage of the community that re-established Jewish life in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Serar reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Serar in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Serar clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:53Nehemiah 7:55
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
"Serar." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/serar/