Baana בַּעֲנָא
A man who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem.
Who is Baana in the Bible?
Baana son of Zadok was a man who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 3:4). He worked alongside Meremoth son of Uriah to restore a specific section of the city's damaged walls. His inclusion in the rebuilding project suggests he was a person of means and influence within the community. Though Scripture provides no further details about his background or personal history, Baana's participation in this critical fortification effort demonstrates the collective commitment of Jerusalem's inhabitants to restore their city's defenses and security.
Biography
Baana son of Zadok is briefly mentioned in Neh.3.4 as one of the people who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem. During the time of Nehemiah, the city's walls were in disrepair, leaving the inhabitants vulnerable. Nehemiah organized a massive rebuilding effort, with different individuals and families taking responsibility for specific sections. Baana worked on restoring a portion of the wall alongside Meremoth son of Uriah. The text does not provide any further details about Baana's background or role in the community. However, his participation in the wall rebuilding project suggests he was a man of some means and influence who was willing to contribute to the important task of fortifying Jerusalem.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:4
"Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בַּעֲנָא |