Senaah is a name mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. The name is associated with a group of people who played a significant role in the rebuilding of the Jewish community and the restoration of Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.

Biblical References:

1. Ezra 2:35 : "the sons of Senaah, 3,630." This verse is part of a larger passage that lists the exiles who returned to Jerusalem and Judah under the leadership of Zerubbabel. The sons of Senaah are noted for their substantial number, indicating that they were a significant family or clan among the returning exiles.

2. Nehemiah 7:38 : "the sons of Senaah, 3,930." This verse is found in a parallel account to the list in Ezra, recorded by Nehemiah. The slight difference in the number of the sons of Senaah between Ezra and Nehemiah may be attributed to variations in the records or the inclusion of additional family members over time.

Historical and Cultural Context:

The return from Babylonian exile was a pivotal moment in Jewish history, marking the beginning of the Second Temple period. The exiles who returned were tasked with rebuilding the Temple and re-establishing the religious and social structures of the Jewish community. The sons of Senaah, as part of this group, contributed to the restoration efforts, highlighting their commitment to their faith and heritage.

The mention of Senaah in these genealogical records underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel. The detailed lists in Ezra and Nehemiah served not only as historical records but also as a means of preserving the identity and continuity of the Jewish people during a time of significant transition.

Theological Significance:

From a theological perspective, the inclusion of the sons of Senaah in the biblical narrative reflects the fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people after the exile. The return to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the Temple were seen as acts of divine providence, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel. The participation of the sons of Senaah in this process is a testament to their faith and obedience to God's call.

The account of the sons of Senaah, along with other returning exiles, serves as a reminder of the importance of community and collective effort in fulfilling God's purposes. Their dedication to rebuilding their homeland and their commitment to their faith are examples of perseverance and devotion that continue to inspire believers today.Senaah

bramble; enemy

Senaah

(thorny). The "children (i.e. the inhabitants) of Senaah" are enumerated among the "people of Israel" who returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:35; Nehemiah 7:38) (B.C. 536.) The Magdal Senna of Eusebius and Jerome denotes a town seven miles north of Jericho ("Senna").

Thorny, a place many of the inhabitants of which returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:35; Nehemiah 7:38). SENAAH

se-na'-a, sen'-a-a (cena'ah; Codex Vaticanus Sanana; Sananat; Codex Alexandrinus Sanana, Sennaa, Hasan): The children of Senaah are mentioned as having formed part of the company returning from the captivity with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:35 Nehemiah 7:38). The numbers vary as given by Ezra (3,630) and Ne (3,930), while 1 Esdras 5:23 puts them at 3,330. In the last place the name is Sanaas, the King James Version "Annaas" (Codex Vaticanus Sama; Codex Alexandrinus Sanaas). In Nehemiah 3:3 the name occurs with the definite article, ha-senaah. The people may be identical with the Benjamite clan Hassenuah (1 Chronicles 9:7). Eusebius, in Onomasticon, speaks of Magdalsenna a village about 7 miles North of Jericho, which may be the place intended; but the site is not known.

W. Ewing

5570. Senaah -- a family of returning exiles
... 5569, 5570. Senaah. 5571 . a family of returning exiles. Transliteration:
Senaah Phonetic Spelling: (sen-aw-aw') Short Definition: Senaah. ...
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... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SENAAH. se-na ... Sanaas). In Nehemiah 3:3
the name occurs with the definite article, ha-senaah. The ...
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Sena'ah (2 Occurrences)
Sena'ah. Senaah, Sena'ah. Senate . ... Sena'ah (2 Occurrences). Ezra 2:35 The children
of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty. (See RSV). ...
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Hassenaah (1 Occurrence)
... builders of the wall. Probably the same as Senaah (Ezra 2:35 Nehemiah 7:38)
with the definite article, ie has-Senaah. The latter, from ...
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3930 (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance 3930 (1 Occurrence). Nehemiah 7:38 The children of
Senaah, three thousand nine hundred thirty. (See NAS NIV). ...
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3630 (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance 3630 (1 Occurrence). Ezra 2:35 The children of
Senaah, three thousand six hundred thirty. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Fish-gate (3 Occurrences)
... (DBY WBS YLT). Nehemiah 3:3 And the fish-gate did the sons of Senaah build: they
laid its beams, and set up its doors, its locks and its bars. (DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Annaas
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ANNAAS. an'-a-as (Sanaas, 1 Esdras 5:23, the Revised
Version (British and American) SANAAS): The Senaah of Ezra 2:35. ...
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Sanaas
... Sanaas; Codex Vaticanus Sama; the King James Version, Annaas): The sons of Sanaas
returned in large numbers with Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:23) = "Senaah" in Ezra 2 ...
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Semitic

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Nine (55 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV). Nehemiah 7:38 The children of Senaah, three
thousand nine hundred thirty. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV). ...
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