Talsas
LocationsGeographical Setting
Talsas is a place name appearing in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community within the deuterocanonical book of 1 Esdras.
What is the meaning of Talsas in the Bible?
Talsas is a personal name found in 1 Esdras 9:22, which corresponds to the name Elasha in Ezra 10:22.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant reading allows readers to reconcile discrepancies between the Greek translation in 1 Esdras and the Hebrew text in Ezra, ensuring accurate identification of the returning exiles.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Talsas held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Talsas in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Talsas clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:22
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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
"Talsas." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/talsas/