Shashai
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Shashai in the Bible?
Shashai was one of the sons of Bani who divorced his foreign wives in accordance with the reforms recorded in Ezra 10:40 and 1 Esdras 9:34.
SIGNIFICANCE
The inclusion of Shashai in these lists demonstrates the rigorous enforcement of endogamy during the Persian period and provides specific data points for reconstructing the social structure of the returned exiles.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Shashai reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Shashai in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Shashai clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:40
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
"Shashai." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/shashai/