Lexical Definition
סְנוּאָה Çᵉnûwʼâh (sen-oo-aw') Hassenuah N:N-M-P
or סְנֻאָה Çᵉnuʼâh (sen-oo-aw') from the same as סְנָאָה
Hasenuah (including the art), Senuah.
- § Senuah or Hasenuah [with the art] = "bristling"
- pointed
- (used with the article as a proper name) Senuah, the name of two Israelites
1) a Benjamite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הַסְּנוּאָ֛ה | Senaah | Neh.11.9 |
| Σαναά | of Hasenuah | LXX.1Chr.9.7 |
Extended Information
- Someone descended from Senaah (סְנָאָה) of the tribe of Levi before time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.7 including Hodaviah (הוֹדַוְיָה) and Judah (יְהוּדָה); also called Hassenaah at Neh.3.3
- Also named: se.na.ah (סְנָאָה "Hassenaah" סְנָאָה)
Profile
Male • Returned leader • A leader from the tribe of Benjamin
Man who lived in Senaah@Ezr.2.35-Neh before the time of Exile and Return
Hassenuah (also known as Hassenaah) was a leader from the tribe of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah (Neh.11.9; 1Ch.9.7; Neh.3.3).
- A man descended from Senaah סְנָאָה from the tribe of Levi before time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.7;
- referred to as Hassenuah סְנוּאָה, or Hassenaah (KJV= Hasenuah) סְנָאָה;
- father of Hodaviah הוֹדַוְיָה and Judah יְהוּדָה.
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.
All entries for Hassenuah or Hassenaah: סְנוּאָה ☩ סְנָאָה