Who or what is Nekoda in the Bible?

Ancient Context: Nekoda

⚡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)

Nekoda was the head of a family among the Nethinim and also the head of a family that could not verify its Israelite lineage. The name appears in Ezra 2:48, 60 and Nehemiah 7:50, 62.

What is the meaning of Nekoda in the Bible?

Nekoda was the head of a family among the Nethinim and also the head of a family that could not verify its Israelite lineage. The name appears in Ezra 2:48, 60 and Nehemiah 7:50, 62.

SIGNIFICANCE

The record of Nekoda demonstrates the rigorous administrative procedures used by the post-exilic leadership to maintain social and religious boundaries based on ancestral verification.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

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

Bible Study Reflection Prompts:

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

Scripture Passages Mentioned: Ezra 2:48Nehemiah 7:50

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

          "Nekoda." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nekoda/
        

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