Ezra 2:16
Ezra 2:16 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
The children of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
The children of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.
the sons of Ater (sons of Hezekiah), 98;
The sonnes of Ater of Hizkiah, ninetie and eight:
Sons of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
The children of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
The children of Ather, who were of Ezechias, ninety-eight.
98descendants of Ater, whose other name was Hezekiah
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:16
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Ezra 2:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵֽי
אָטֵ֥ר
לִֽ/יחִזְקִיָּ֖ה
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָטֵ֥ר
ʼÂṭêr
H333
Ater
N-proper
לִֽ/יחִזְקִיָּ֖ה
Chizqîyâh
H2396
Hezekiah
Prep | N-proper
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
tishʻîym
H8673
ninety
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:16
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
אָטֵ֥ר
ʼÂṭêr
H333
"Ater"
N-proper
Ater, meaning 'binder', is the name of three Israelites, including a chief who sealed Nehemiah's covenant in Nehemiah 10:17.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.17 § Ater = "binder" a chief Israelite who sealed Nehemiah's covenant
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ater. See also: Ezra 2:16; Nehemiah 7:21; Nehemiah 10:18.
לִֽ/יחִזְקִיָּ֖ה
Chizqîyâh
H2396
"Hezekiah"
Prep | N-proper
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; father of: Amariah (H0568O) § Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength" 1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices 2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet 3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David 4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה). See also: 2 Kings 16:20; 2 Chronicles 31:20; Proverbs 25:1.
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
tishʻîym
H8673
"ninety"
Adj
This word represents the number ninety in biblical Hebrew, used for counting or describing large quantities of items or people, like ninety years of age.
Definition: ninety
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: ninety. See also: Genesis 5:9; Ezra 2:58; Jeremiah 52:23.
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:16
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
14the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056;
15the descendants of Adin, 454;
16the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;
17the descendants of Bezai, 323; 18the descendants of Jorah, 112;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:21 | the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98; |
Ezra 2:16 Summary
This verse, Ezra 2:16, is part of a list of people who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile in Babylon. The descendants of Ater, who were part of the larger group of Israelites, were counted and recorded, with 98 people in their family line. This shows that God is faithful to His people and keeps His promises, just like He did with Abraham in Genesis 15:5. It also reminds us that we are all part of a larger family and community, and that our individual stories are connected to the bigger story of God's people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Ater being mentioned in Ezra 2:16?
The descendants of Ater are mentioned as part of the list of Israelites who returned from exile in Babylon, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Ezekiel 37:21-22, where He promises to gather them from all the nations.
Who is Hezekiah in Ezra 2:16?
Hezekiah is likely an ancestor or clan leader of the descendants of Ater, as the verse states 'the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah)', indicating a familial connection, similar to how genealogies are recorded in 1 Chronicles 3:1-24.
Why are the numbers of descendants so important in Ezra 2?
The numbers of descendants are important because they demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promises to His people, such as in Genesis 15:5, where He promises Abraham that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars, and also highlight the organization and accounting of the Israelites as they return to Jerusalem.
How does Ezra 2:16 fit into the larger narrative of the Bible?
Ezra 2:16 is part of the post-exilic narrative, where God restores His people to the land of Israel, fulfilling promises made in Deuteronomy 30:1-10, and setting the stage for the rebuilding of the Temple and the restoration of worship in Jerusalem.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of specific descendants and their numbers reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How does the record of the descendants of Ater encourage me to trust in God's faithfulness to His promises in my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, recognize and respond to God's restoration and redemption in my life?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family, heritage, and community in the biblical narrative?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:16
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:16
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. The children of Ater of Hezekiah , [ 'AaTeer (H333)), shut up, perhaps mute, Gesenius; Septuagint, Ateer too Ezekia, probably son of Hezekiah, a
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 2:16
Of Ater the son of Hezekiah, not the king, but another famous person so called.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:16
16. The children of Ater of Hezekiah] i.e., the family of Ater was represented by one branch called by the name of Hezekiah, cf. Ezra 2:6.