Telem (2)
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Telem (2) in the Bible?
Telem is listed among the 'porters' in Ezra 10:24 as one of the men who had married foreign wives and participated in the community's covenant to dissolve these unions. The parallel text in 1 Esdras 9:25 renders his name as Tolbanes.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Telem provides concrete evidence of the specific individuals involved in the post-exilic community's efforts to enforce ethnic and religious boundaries through the dissolution of intermarriages.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Telem (2) reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Telem (2) in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Telem (2) clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:24
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
"Telem (2)." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/telem-2/