Lebana
Temple Servant After the Exile
Aussi appelé : Lebona, Lebonah
Lebana (also spelled Lebanon) was the ancestor of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. His descendants are mentioned among those who served in the temple after its rebuilding. Although little is known about his personal life, his presence in the genealogies testifies to his family's faithful service in God's house.
Événements clés
Mentioned in the List of Returning Temple Servants
Lebana's descendants are listed among the Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel's leadership.
Repeated in Nehemiah's List
Lebana's descendants are again mentioned in Nehemiah's register of those who returned from exile, confirming the family's role as temple servants.
The Role of Temple Servants in the Rebuilding
The Nethinim, including Lebana's family, settled in Jerusalem and contributed to the daily operations of the temple after it was rebuilt.
Recording of Lineages After the Return
Nehemiah carried out a thorough registration of all who returned, and the family of Lebonah was properly recorded among the faithful temple servants.