Tolbanes
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Tolbanes in the Bible?
Tolbanes is identified as one of the laymen who had married foreign women and was required to divorce them, as recorded in Ezra 10:24 and 1 Esdras 9:25, where he may be the same individual as Talmon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Tolbanes provides insight into the specific social and religious reforms enacted by the returned exiles to maintain communal distinctiveness and covenant fidelity through the dissolution of intermarriages.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Tolbanes reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Tolbanes in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Tolbanes 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
"Tolbanes." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tolbanes/