Senaah

A location where some of those who returned from exile with Zerubbabel originally came from; exact meaning unsure.

About Senaah

Father of a family of Israelites who returned with Zerubbabel to Palestine following the exile (Ezr 2:35; Neh 7:38). They helped Nehemiah rebuild part of the Jerusalem wall (Neh 3:3; Hassenaah is an alternate spelling for Senaah). Hassenuah is a possible variant for Senaah (1 Chr 9:7; Neh 11:9, where kjv reads “Senuah”).

See also Hassenuah.

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Key References

Nehemiah 7:38

and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930.

Nehemiah 3:3

The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.

Ezra 2:35

and the descendants of Senaah, 3,630.

All Scripture References (3)

Ezra (1)
Ezra 2:35

and the descendants of Senaah, 3,630.

Nehemiah (2)
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.