Shenazzar שֶׁנְאַצַּ֑ר
Descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah
Who is Shenazzar in the Bible?
Shenazzar was a descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah, listed in 1 Chronicles 3:18 among the children born to Jeconiah during the Babylonian captivity. He was part of the exiled royal family taken to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar, and his brothers included Shealtiel, Malchiram, and Pedaiah. Many scholars believe Shenazzar is identical to Sheshbazzar mentioned in Ezra 1:8 and 1:11, who was called "the prince of Judah," though the biblical record provides no further details about his specific activities or role. His significance lies in his connection to the Davidic line during the exile, representing the continuation of Judah's royal house even in captivity.
Biography
Shenazzar was a descendant of King Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin) of Judah, as recorded in 1Ch.3.18. He was born during the Babylonian captivity, after Jeconiah had been deported to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar. Shenazzar is mentioned alongside his brothers Salathiel (Shealtiel), Malchiram, Pedaiah, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. Being a descendant of the royal line of David, Shenazzar was part of the exiled Judean nobility in Babylon. However, no further details are provided about his life or any specific role he may have played during or after the exile.
Family
Siblings
- Malchiram Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Pedaiah MaleFather of JoelOfficer over the half-tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Jekamiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShallumSon of Shallum, a descendant of Judah.View full profile →
- Hoshama Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielA descendant of King Jeconiah of Judah.View full profile →
- Nedabiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:18
"Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שֶׁנְאַצַּ֑ר |
Shenazzar
atin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) Sennaser, Senneser). It is highly probable that Sheshbazzar (Ezr 1:8,11), "the prince of Judah," and Shenazzar are identical (so Meyer, Rothstein, etc.). The name is difficult; some suggest a corruption of shushbalatstsar, and as equivalent to Sin-usur, "Sin (the moon-god) protect."
she'-ner (senir, shenir): Only found in So 4:8 (Massoretic Text).
See SENIR.
she'-ol (she'ol):
1.