Hassenuah סְנוּאָה
A leader from the tribe of Benjamin
Who is Hassenuah in the Bible?
Hassenuah was a Benjamite leader who served as second-in-command over Jerusalem during the post-exilic period under Nehemiah. According to Nehemiah 11:9, he held a prominent administrative position in the city, serving under Joel son of Zichri. He is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:7 among the Benjamites who resettled in Jerusalem after the exile. Hassenuah's role reflects the organizational leadership required to restore and govern Jerusalem during the reconstruction of its walls and the reestablishment of the Jewish community following the Babylonian captivity.
Biography
Hassenuah, also known as Hassenaah, was a leader from the tribe of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period, as recorded in the books of Nehemiah and 1 Chronicles (Neh.11.9; 1Ch.9.7; Neh.3.3). He is mentioned in the context of the resettlement of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the city walls.
In Neh.11.9, Hassenuah is described as the second-in-command over the city of Jerusalem, serving under Joel the son of Zichri. This suggests that Hassenuah held a significant leadership role in the administration of Jerusalem during this time.
The parallel passage in 1Ch.9.7 also mentions Hassenuah (spelled as Hassenaah) among the Benjaminites who settled in Jerusalem. This further confirms his identity as a member of the tribe of Benjamin and his involvement in the resettlement of the city.
In Neh.3.3, Hassenaah (spelled as Hassenuah) is mentioned in connection with the rebuilding of the Fish Gate during the reconstruction of the walls of Jerusalem. This indicates that he and his family or clan were involved in the restoration efforts and contributed to the rebuilding of the city's defenses.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses
- Nehemiah 11:9
"Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 3:3
"The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:7
"From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | סְנוּאָה |
| Named | Hebrew | סְנָאָה |
Hassenuah
ref>, "Senuah"). The name is possibly the same as HASSENAAH (which see), yet the occurrence of the singular ("son of Hassenuah") does not so well accord with the idea of a place-name.
hash'-ub (chashshubh, "considerate"; the King James Version everywhere Hashub except 1Ch 9:14):
(1) A builder of the wall (Ne 3:11).
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