Bible Dictionary
Asnah
Asnah was one of the Nethinim who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The name is associated with the meaning “thornbush.”
Definition
Asnah, meaning “thornbush,” was the name of one of the Nethinim who returned from exile with Zerubbabel.
Biblical Usage
The children of Asnah are listed among the Nethinim in Ezra 2:50.
Historical Background
Asnah belonged to the group of temple servants who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(thorn-bush). The children of Asnah were among the Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:50)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>as'-na ('acnah, "thornbush"): One of the Nethinim, who returned with Zerubbabel from the exile (Ezr 2:50).</p>