Adna is a biblical name that appears in the Old Testament, associated with two distinct individuals. The name Adna is of Hebrew origin, meaning "pleasure" or "delight." It is important to note the context and lineage of each individual named Adna to understand their roles and significance in biblical history.

1. Adna the Priest: Adna is mentioned in the Book of Ezra as one of the priests who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. This Adna is listed among those who had taken foreign wives, which was against the Mosaic Law. The issue of intermarriage was a significant concern for the returning exiles, as it threatened the purity of the Israelite community and their covenant relationship with God. Ezra, a scribe and priest, led a reform to address this issue, calling for the Israelites to separate from their foreign wives. Adna, along with other priests, agreed to this reform and pledged to put away their foreign wives to restore their commitment to the Law. This is recorded in Ezra 10:30: "And of the sons of Pahath-moab: Adna, Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezalel, Binnui, and Manasseh."

2. Adna the Levite: Another individual named Adna is found in the genealogical records of the Levites in the Book of Nehemiah. This Adna is listed among the Levites who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel and Jeshua. The Levites played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel, assisting the priests in the temple and leading the people in worship. Nehemiah 12:15 mentions Adna in the context of the priestly and Levitical families: "of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai."

The accounts of Adna in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah highlight the challenges faced by the returning exiles in re-establishing their religious and cultural identity. The emphasis on adherence to the Law and the separation from foreign influences underscores the importance of faithfulness to God's commandments. The actions of individuals like Adna, who participated in the reforms, reflect a commitment to restoring the covenant relationship with God and ensuring the spiritual integrity of the Israelite community.

In summary, Adna is a name associated with two individuals in the post-exilic period, both of whom played roles in the religious restoration of Israel. Their accounts are part of the broader narrative of the Israelites' return from exile and their efforts to renew their covenant with God.Adna

pleasure; delight

Adna

(rest, pleasure).

1. One of the family of Pahath-moab, who returned with Ezra and married a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:30) (B.C. 459.)
2. A priest, descendant of Harim in the days of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua. (Nehemiah 12:15) (B.C. 500.)

ADNA

ad'-na (`adhna', "pleasure"; Aidaine):

(1) An Israelite in Ezra's time who, having married a foreign wife, divorced her. He belonged to Pahath-moab (Ezra 10:30).

(2) A priest of the family of Harum, during the high-priesthood of Joiakim son of Jethua (Nehemiah 12:12-15).

5733. Adna -- two Israelites
... 5732, 5733. Adna. 5734 . two Israelites. Transliteration: Adna Phonetic Spelling:
(ad-naw') Short Definition: Adna. ... NASB Word Usage Adna (2). Adna. ...
/hebrew/5733.htm - 6kAdna (2 Occurrences)
...ADNA. ad'-na (`adhna', "pleasure"; Aidaine): (1) An Israelite in Ezra's time who,
having married a foreign wife, divorced her. ...Adna (2 Occurrences). ...
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Kelal (1 Occurrence)
... Kelal (1 Occurrence). Ezra 10:30 Of the sons of Pahathmoab: Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah,
Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezalel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. (See NIV). ...
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Naathus
... wife (1 Esdras 9:31). It apparently corresponds to "Adna" of Ezra 10:30,
of which it is a transposition. Codex Vaticanus reads Lathos ...
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Meremoth's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Meremoth's (1 Occurrence). Nehemiah
12:15 of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai; (See NIV). ...
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Merai'oth (7 Occurrences)
... house of God, (See RSV). Nehemiah 12:15 of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;
(See RSV). Meraioth, Merai'oth. Meran . Reference Bible.
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Ma-asei'ah (23 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Ezra 10:30 Of the sons of Pahathmoab: Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah,
Mattaniah, Bezalel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. (See RSV). ...
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Meraioth (7 Occurrences)
... WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Nehemiah 12:15 of Harim, Adna;
of Meraioth, Helkai; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS). ...
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Mattaniah (16 Occurrences)
... NIV). Ezra 10:30 Of the sons of Pahathmoab: Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah,
Mattaniah, Bezalel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. (WEB ...
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Mattani'ah (16 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Ezra 10:30 And of the sons of Pahath-moab: Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah,
Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezalel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. (See RSV). ...
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Pa'hath-mo'ab (5 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Ezra 10:30 Of the sons of Pahathmoab: Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah,
Mattaniah, Bezalel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. (See RSV). ...
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