Siaha סִיעָא
Ancestor of a family of temple servants who returned from exile.
Who is Siaha in the Bible?
Siaha was the ancestor of a family of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:44 and Nehemiah 7:47. The temple servants, known as Nethinim, were assigned to assist the Levites in maintaining and serving the temple. Siaha's descendants inherited this hereditary role and were among those exiles who journeyed back to Jerusalem to participate in the restoration of the temple after the Babylonian captivity. The mention of Siaha's family among the returning exiles demonstrates the continuity of temple service across generations and their significance in the spiritual and physical reconstruction of Jerusalem.
Biography
Siaha (or Sia) is mentioned in Ezr.2.44 and Neh.7.47 as the ancestor of a family of temple servants (Nethinim) who were among the exiles that returned to Jerusalem from Babylon. The temple servants were a group of people assigned to assist the Levites in the maintenance and service of the temple. Siaha's descendants are listed among the temple servants who returned to Jerusalem, indicating that they had a hereditary role in serving at the temple. The return of Siaha's family, along with other exiles, was part of the restoration of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple after the Babylonian captivity.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:44
"the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,"
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:47
"the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | סִיעָא |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | סִיעָא |