Who or what is Mehida in the Bible?

Ancient Context: Mehida

⚡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)

Mehida was an ancestor and patronymic of a family of Nethinim who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. He is mentioned in Ezra 2:52 and Nehemiah 7:54.

What is the meaning of Mehida in the Bible?

Mehida was an ancestor and patronymic of a family of Nethinim who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. He is mentioned in Ezra 2:52 and Nehemiah 7:54.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying Mehida helps readers understand the specific social stratification within the post-exilic community, where the Nethinim held a distinct, hereditary role in temple service separate from the priestly and Levitical lines.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

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

Bible Study Reflection Prompts:

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

Scripture Passages Mentioned: Ezra 2:52Nehemiah 7:54

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

          "Mehida." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/mehida/
        

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