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Asnah

אַסְנָה/AS-nah/

“Thorn bush”

Summary

The founder of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from Babylonian exile.

☩Returned Exiles

The 'children of Asnah' were among the families of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The Nethinim were a group dedicated to service in the temple, assisting the Levites in their duties.

Key verses:Ezra 2:50

Related Verses1 mention

Ezra· 1 verse

2:50

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Asnah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Asnah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).