Who or what is Sua in the Bible?

Ancient Context: Sua

⚡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)

The SUA was a family of temple-servants who went up from exile with Zerubbabel, and is mentioned in 1 Esdras 5:29, Ezra 2:44, and Nehemiah 7:47.

What is the meaning of Sua in the Bible?

The SUA was a family of temple-servants who went up from exile with Zerubbabel, and is mentioned in 1 Esdras 5:29, Ezra 2:44, and Nehemiah 7:47.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying the SUA helps readers understand the social structure of the post-exilic community, specifically the role of non-priestly servants in maintaining the temple liturgy and the precise genealogical records kept by returning exiles.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

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

Bible Study Reflection Prompts:

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

Scripture Passages Mentioned: Ezra 2:44Nehemiah 7:47

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

          "Sua." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sua/
        

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