Asen Ἀσέν
Ancestor of exiles who returned to Jerusalem
Who is Asen in the Bible?
Asen was an ancestor of exiles who returned to Jerusalem following the Babylonian captivity, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:24. According to the genealogical records, 223 individuals from Asen's family line were among those who made the journey back to their homeland. The return of these exiles marked a crucial moment in Jewish history, as it represented the beginning of religious and cultural restoration after decades of displacement in Babylon. The preservation of Asen's name and the detailed accounting of his descendants underscores the significance the returning community placed on family lineage and ancestral continuity during the reconstruction period.
Biography
Asen was the ancestor of a group of people who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian captivity (Neh. 7:24). According to the records, 223 individuals from Asen's family were among those who made the journey back to their homeland. The return of the exiles to Jerusalem was a significant event in Jewish history, as it marked the beginning of the restoration of their religious and cultural identity after decades of captivity in Babylon. The mention of Asen and the number of his descendants highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the returning exiles.
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| LXX addition | Greek | Ἀσέν |