A man who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem.
Baana
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 3:4.
בַּעֲנָאBaana
- Children
- Zadok
About Baana Written by AI
Baana son of Zadok is briefly mentioned in Nehemiah 3:4 as one of the people who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem. During the time of Nehemiah, the city's walls were in disrepair, leaving the inhabitants vulnerable. Nehemiah organized a massive rebuilding effort, with different individuals and families taking responsibility for specific sections. Baana worked on restoring a portion of the wall alongside Meremoth son of Uriah. The text does not provide any further details about Baana's background or role in the community. However, his participation in the wall rebuilding project suggests he was a man of some means and influence who was willing to contribute to the important task of fortifying Jerusalem.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Baana, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Son of affliction. (1.) One of Solomon’s purveyors (1 Kings 4:12).
(2.) Son of Hushai, another of Solomon’s purveyors (1 Kings 4:16).
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(3.) Father of Zadok (Neh. 3:4).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 3:4
Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.