Lexical Definition

‎בַּעֲנָא‎ Baʻănâʼ (bah-an-aw') Baana ^N:N-M-P
the same as ‎בַּעֲנָה‎

Baana, Baanah.

• § Baana or Baanah = "in the affliction"
• Banana, the name of four Israelite

1) the son of Ahilud, Solomon's commissariat officer in Jezreel and the north of the Jordan valley
2) another of Solomon's officers
3) father of Zadok who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.4
• father of: Zadok (צָדוֹק)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎בַּעֲנָא‎ proper name, masculine (? ‎בֶּןעָֿנָה‎ son of distress) —

1. name of two officers of Solomon,
a. 1Kgs 4:12
b. v1Kgs 4:16.

2. father (ancestor) of an Israelite of Nehemiah's time Neh 3:4 compare following

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Returned builder • A man who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem.

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baana son of Zadok made repairs to a section of Jerusalem's wall.

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.4;
• only referred to as Baana בַּעֲנָא;
• father of Zadok צָדוֹק.

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.

All entries for Baana: בַּעֲנָא

Related Profiles:

• Zadok (child)