Asnah אַסְנָה
Head of a family of temple servants who returned from exile
Who is Asnah in the Bible?
Asnah was the head of a family of temple servants, known as the Nethinim, who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile in the period following the fall of the kingdom of Judah (Ezra 2:50). The Nethinim were a distinct group assigned to assist the Levites in the maintenance and service of the temple. Asnah's family was among the returnees who accompanied Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, as they journeyed back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple after captivity. The inclusion of Asnah's name in the roster of returning exiles underscores the restoration of proper temple worship and highlights the essential role that these temple servants played in supporting the Levites in their sacred duties.
Biography
Asnah was the head of a family of temple servants, known as the Nethinim, who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity, as recorded in the book of Ezra. The Nethinim were a group of people assigned to assist the Levites in the maintenance and service of the temple. Asnah's family is mentioned among the list of returnees who accompanied Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. This list emphasizes the importance of restoring temple worship and the role of the Nethinim in supporting the Levites in their sacred duties.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:50
"the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַסְנָה |