Baanah בַּעֲנָה
A leader who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile.
Who is Baanah in the Bible?
Baanah was a Jewish leader who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile during the first wave of returnees under Zerubbabel, as recorded in Ezra 2:2 and Nehemiah 7:7. His name appears in the official lists of those who made the journey back to their homeland following the decree of King Cyrus, which allowed the Jewish people to rebuild their temple and city. Though the biblical text does not elaborate on his specific role or contributions, his inclusion among the named leaders indicates he held a position of responsibility and influence within the community of exiles. Baanah's participation in the return to Jerusalem represents an important moment in Israel's restoration after the Babylonian captivity.
Biography
Baanah is listed among the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezr.2.2 and Neh.7.7. He was part of the group that accompanied Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, in the first wave of returnees. The lists in Ezra and Nehemiah provide a record of the individuals and families who made the journey back to their homeland to rebuild the temple and the city of Jerusalem. Baanah's presence among the leaders suggests he held a position of responsibility and influence within the community of exiles. The text does not provide any further information about his specific role or contributions to the resettlement process.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:2
"accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:"
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:7
"accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בַּעֲנָה |