A leader from the tribe of Benjamin
Senaah
Named in 5 verses across 3 books, first in 1 Chronicles 9:7.
סְנָאָהSenaah
הַסְּנָאָה , הַסְּנֻאָֽהHassenuah
הַסְּנוּאָהHassenuah
Also called Hassenuah.
The name means “bramble; enemy.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Senaah Written by AI
Hassenuah, also known as Hassenaah, was a leader from the tribe of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period, as recorded in the books of Nehemiah and 1 Chronicles (Nehemiah 11:9; 1 Chronicles 9:7; Nehemiah 3:3). He is mentioned in the context of the resettlement of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the city walls. In Nehemiah 11:9, Hassenuah is described as the second-in-command over the city of Jerusalem, serving under Joel the son of Zichri. This suggests that Hassenuah held a significant leadership role in the administration of Jerusalem during this time. The parallel passage in 1 Chronicles 9:7 also mentions Hassenuah (spelled as Hassenaah) among the Benjaminites who settled in Jerusalem. This further confirms his identity as a member of the tribe of Benjamin and his involvement in the resettlement of the city. In Nehemiah 3:3, Hassenaah (spelled as Hassenuah) is mentioned in connection with the rebuilding of the Fish Gate during the reconstruction of the walls of Jerusalem. This indicates that he and his family or clan were involved in the restoration efforts and contributed to the rebuilding of the city's defenses.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Thorny, a place many of the inhabitants of which returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:35; Neh. 7:38).
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
- 1 Chronicles 9:7
From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah;
- Ezra 2:35
and the descendants of Senaah, 3,630.
- Nehemiah 3:3
The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.
- Nehemiah 7:38
and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930.
- Nehemiah 11:9
Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.