Ezra 10:28
Ezra 10:28 in Multiple Translations
From the descendants of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.
Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.
And of the sons of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai.
And of the sons of Bebai, Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai.
From the sons of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.
And of the sonnes of Bebai, Iehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai.
And of the sons of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai.
Of the sons of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.
Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.
And of the sons of Babai, Johanan, Hanania, Zabbai, Athalai:
From the clan of Bebai there were Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.
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Ezra 10:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֖י
בֵּבָ֑י
יְהוֹחָנָ֥ן
חֲנַנְיָ֖ה
זַבַּ֥י
עַתְלָֽי
וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | Prep | N-mp
בֵּבָ֑י
Bêbay
H893
Bebai
N-proper
יְהוֹחָנָ֥ן
Yᵉhôwchânân
H3076
Jehohanan
N-proper
חֲנַנְיָ֖ה
Chănanyâh
H2608
Hananiah
N-proper
זַבַּ֥י
Zabbay
H2079
Zabbai
N-proper
עַתְלָֽי
ʻAthlay
H6270
Athlai
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 10:28
וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בֵּבָ֑י
Bêbay
H893
"Bebai"
N-proper
Bebai was an Israelite leader who returned from exile, mentioned in Nehemiah 10:15. His name means 'my cavities', possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a place.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.15 § Bebai = "my cavities" a leader of the returning exiles
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Bebai. See also: Ezra 2:11; Ezra 10:28; Nehemiah 10:16.
יְהוֹחָנָ֥ן
Yᵉhôwchânân
H3076
"Jehohanan"
N-proper
Jehohanan means Jehovah has graced, and was the name of eight Israelites, including a priest and a high priest, in the time of Exile and Return. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Jehohanan = "Jehovah has graced" 1) a priest during the high priesthood of Joiakim who returned with Zerubbabel 2) a high priest in the time of Ezra 3) a Levite priest who took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah 4) son of Tobiah 5) a Korhite Levite and one of the doorkeepers to the tabernacle in the time of David 6) a captain of Judah under king Jehoshaphat 7) an Ephraimite 8) an Israelite with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Jewish captain after the fall of Jerusalem 10) the eldest son of king Josiah 11) a post-exilic prince of the line of David 12) father of Azariah, priest in Solomon's time 13) a Benjamite, one of David's mighty warriors 14) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors 15) a returning exile
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Jehohanan, Johanan. Compare H3110 (יוֹחָנָן). See also: 1 Chronicles 12:5; 2 Chronicles 28:12; Nehemiah 12:42.
חֲנַנְיָ֖ה
Chănanyâh
H2608
"Hananiah"
N-proper
Hananiah means God has favored, the name of thirteen Israelites, including a friend of Daniel. He was renamed Shadrach by Nebuchadnezzar and refused to eat unclean food.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Shadrach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Hananiah = "God has favoured" 1) the godly friend of Daniel whom Nebuchadnezzar renamed Shadrach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord. See also, 'Shadrach' (H7714 or H7715) 2) one of the 14 sons of Heman and chief of the 16th course 3) a general in the army of King Uzziah 4) father of Zedekiah in the time of Jehoiakim 5) son of Azur, a Benjamite of Gibeon and a false prophet in the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah 6) grandfather of Irijah, the captain of the ward at the gate of Benjamin who arrested Jeremiah on the charge of deserting to the Chaldeans 7) a head of a Benjamite house 8) son of Zerubbabel from whom Christ derived His descent also called 'Joanna' by Luke 9) one of the sons of Bebai who returned with Ezra from Babylon 10) a priest, one of the makers of the sacred ointments and incense, who built a portion of the wall of Jerusalem in the days of Nehemiah 11) head of the priestly course of Jeremiah in the days of Joiakim 12) ruler of the palace at Jerusalem under Nehemiah and also, along with Hanani, the Tirshatha's brother, entrusted with the arrangements of guarding the gates of Jerusalem 13) Two post exilic Israelites
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: Hananiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:19; Jeremiah 28:5; Jeremiah 28:1.
זַבַּ֥י
Zabbay
H2079
"Zabbai"
N-proper
Zabbai was an Israelite who lived during the time of exile and return, and his name means 'pure'. He's mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as the father of Baruch, who helped rebuild the city wall. The KJV translates his name as 'Zabbai'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.20; father of: Baruch (H1263) § Zabbai = "pure" 1) a descendant of Bebai who took a foreign wife in the days of Ezra 2) father of Baruch, who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the city wall
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Zabbai. See also: Ezra 10:28; Nehemiah 3:20.
עַתְלָֽי
ʻAthlay
H6270
"Athlai"
N-proper
Athlai was an Israelite who lived during the Exile and Return, mentioned in Ezra 10:28, and his name means whom Jehovah afflicts. He was a son of Bebai and put away his foreign wife. Athlai is only mentioned once in the Bible.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.28 § Athlai = "whom Jehovah afflicts" one of the sons of Bebai and one who put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Athlai. See also: Ezra 10:28.
Study Notes — Ezra 10:28
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Context — Those Guilty of Intermarriage
26From the descendants of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, Jehiel, Abdi, Jeremoth, and Elijah.
27From the descendants of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, Jeremoth, Zabad, and Aziza.
28From the descendants of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.
29From the descendants of Bani: Meshullam, Malluch, Adaiah, Jashub, Sheal, and Jeremoth. 30From the descendants of Pahath-moab: Adna, Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezalel, Binnui, and Manasseh.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 8:11 | from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 men; |
| 2 | Ezra 2:11 | the descendants of Bebai, 623; |
| 3 | Nehemiah 7:16 | the descendants of Bebai, 628; |
Ezra 10:28 Summary
Ezra 10:28 lists the descendants of Bebai, which includes Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai. This verse shows that God is interested in the details of our lives and our families, just like He was with the Israelites (as seen in Exodus 6:14-25). The listing of these descendants also highlights the importance of community and faithfulness, as seen in the book of Ezra, which emphasizes the need to follow God's commands (Deuteronomy 6:1-25) and to trust in His faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23). By studying this verse, we can learn more about the value of family, community, and faithfulness in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing the descendants of Bebai in Ezra 10:28?
The listing of the descendants of Bebai in Ezra 10:28 is significant because it highlights the importance of family lineage and genealogy in the Bible, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54, which also list descendants of notable figures.
Who are the individuals listed as descendants of Bebai in Ezra 10:28?
The individuals listed as descendants of Bebai in Ezra 10:28 are Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai, who are likely leaders or prominent members of their family.
Why are these specific descendants of Bebai mentioned in Ezra 10:28?
The specific descendants of Bebai mentioned in Ezra 10:28 are likely included because they played a role in the events described in the book of Ezra, such as the return from exile (Ezra 1:1-4) or the rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 5:1-17).
How does Ezra 10:28 relate to the rest of the book of Ezra?
Ezra 10:28 is part of a larger list of families and individuals who returned from exile (Ezra 10:1-44), and it helps to establish the genealogical context for the events described in the book of Ezra, which emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands (Deuteronomy 6:1-25).
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and community from the listing of descendants in Ezra 10:28?
- How does the inclusion of specific individuals in Ezra 10:28 reflect the value of individual contributions to the larger community?
- What role do you think the descendants of Bebai played in the spiritual life of their community, and what can we learn from their example?
- How can we apply the principles of faithfulness and obedience seen in the book of Ezra to our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 10:28
[See comments on Ezra 10:19].
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 10:28
(18-44) List of the transgressors. (19) They gave their hands.—The four members of the high priest’s family were peculiarly dealt with. They gave their distinct pledge, and offered each a special trespass offering. It is one among a multitude of similar tokens of authenticity in the history; and inventor would have given some reason for the peculiarity. (22) Pashur.—Comparing Ezra 2:36-39, we find that all the priestly families that returned with Zerub-babel were implicated in the national offence. (25) Of Israel.—Of the laity eighty-six are mentioned, belonging to ten races which returned with Zerubbabel. (34) Bani.—Probably this should be some other name, as Bani occurs before. The peculiarly large number of the representatives of his race suggests that there is some confusion in the present text. (44) All these had taken strange wives.—Though the numbers are not summed up and distributed, it is evident that this closing sentence is emphatic. Ezra ends his history with a catalogue of the delinquents—strong testimony to the importance he attached to the reformation.
The last words—literally, and there were of them wives who had brought forth children—tend in the same direction. Not even this pathetic fact restrained the thoroughness of the excision. But the Book of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 13:23 seq.) will show that it was thorough only for a time.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 10:28
18–44. The List of those who ‘had married strange women’The record of the names was probably one of the documents officially preserved. The publicity of such a list was in itself a punishment to the offenders and a warning to others. As in chap. 2, the list falls into the three groups of Priests, Levites, and Israel (or Laity), i.e. 17 Priests, 10 Levites, 86 ‘of Israel’—113 in all.
Sermons on Ezra 10:28
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The Coming Revival of Truth by Timothy Williams | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of falling in love with the Lord and His Word after being born again. He emphasizes the importance of guarding this passion |