Who or what is Acub in the Bible?

Ancient Context: Acub

⚡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)

Acub was a descendant who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel and served as a temple-servant. His descendants are mentioned in Ezra 2:51 and Nehemiah 7:53.

What is the meaning of Acub in the Bible?

Acub was a descendant who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel and served as a temple-servant. His descendants are mentioned in Ezra 2:51 and Nehemiah 7:53.

SIGNIFICANCE

The mention of Acub and his descendants in the census lists of Ezra and Nehemiah provides concrete evidence of the specific families and social roles that constituted the restored Jewish community in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Acub reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.

Bible Study Reflection Prompts:

Why did the biblical author mention Acub in this passage?
What cultural or historical assumption does Acub clarify?

Scripture Passages Mentioned: Ezra 2:51Nehemiah 7:53

Source Attribution & Provenance

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.

How to Cite This Entry

          "Acub." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/acub/
        

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