Ezra 2:56
Ezra 2:56 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,
The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,
The sonnes of Iaalah, the sonnes of Darkon, the sonnes of Giddel,
Sons of Jaalah, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel,
the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
The children of Jala, the children of Dercon, the children of Geddel,
Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 2:56
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Ezra 2:56 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵי
יַעְלָ֥ה
בְנֵי
דַרְק֖וֹן
בְּנֵ֥י
גִדֵּֽל
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יַעְלָ֥ה
Yaʻălâʼ
H3279
Jaalah
N-proper
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
דַרְק֖וֹן
Darqôwn
H1874
Darkon
N-proper
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
גִדֵּֽל
Giddêl
H1435
Giddel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:56
בְּנֵי
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.
יַעְלָ֥ה
Yaʻălâʼ
H3279
"Jaalah"
N-proper
Jaalah was a family leader who returned from exile with Zerubbabel, his name means 'ascending'. He was a descendant of Solomon's slaves.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.56; also called Jaala at Neh.7.58; § Jaala or Jaalah = "ascending" the head of a family of the descendants of Solomon's slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jaala, Jaalah. See also: Ezra 2:56; Nehemiah 7:58.
בְנֵי
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.
דַרְק֖וֹן
Darqôwn
H1874
"Darkon"
N-proper
Darkon was a servant of King Solomon and the head of a family of temple slaves who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the Exile. He is mentioned in Ezra 2:56. His name means scatterer.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.56 § Darkon = "scatterer" the head of a family of exiled temple slaves who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Darkon. See also: Ezra 2:56; Nehemiah 7:58.
בְּנֵ֥י
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.
גִדֵּֽל
Giddêl
H1435
"Giddel"
N-proper
Giddel was a man who lived during the time of the Exile and Return, and is mentioned in the book of Ezra. He was the head of a family of temple slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel. His name means 'very great'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.56 § Giddel = "very great" 1) the head of a family of temple slaves returning from exile with Zerubbabel 2) the head of the descendants of Solomon's servants returning from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Giddel. See also: Ezra 2:47; Nehemiah 7:49; Nehemiah 7:58.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:56
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
54the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha.
55The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Hassophereth, the descendants of Peruda,
56the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,
57the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami. 58The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:58 | the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, |
Ezra 2:56 Summary
Ezra 2:56 lists the descendants of Jaala, Darkon, and Giddel, who returned to Jerusalem after the exile. This verse reminds us that God cares about each person and family, and He is faithful to fulfill His promises (as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9). Just as God restored His people to Jerusalem, He can restore and rebuild our lives, if we trust in Him (Romans 8:28). By focusing on God's faithfulness and sovereignty, we can find hope and encouragement in our own journeys, just like the returnees in Ezra 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Jaala, Darkon, and Giddel in Ezra 2:56?
These individuals are listed among the returnees from exile, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21.
Why are the descendants of the servants of Solomon mentioned in Ezra 2:55-58?
This emphasizes the diverse group of people who returned to Jerusalem, including those who served in the temple, illustrating the unity and diversity of God's people, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-13.
How does Ezra 2:56 relate to the overall narrative of the book of Ezra?
This verse contributes to the list of returnees from exile, demonstrating God's fulfillment of His promise to restore His people, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:11-12 and Jeremiah 31:8-9.
What can we learn from the specific names mentioned in Ezra 2:56?
The inclusion of these names underscores the importance of individual lives and families in God's plan, much like the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1-9, which highlight God's sovereignty and care for His people.
Reflection Questions
- How does the mention of specific families and descendants in Ezra 2:56 encourage me to trust in God's faithfulness to my own family and community?
- In what ways can I, like the returnees in Ezra 2, participate in God's restoration and rebuilding work in my own life and community?
- What does the diversity of people listed in Ezra 2:55-58 teach me about the nature of God's kingdom and the unity of His people?
- How can I balance the importance of individual identities and roles, like those mentioned in Ezra 2:56, with the need for unity and cooperation in the body of Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:56
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:56
The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 2:56
(43-58) The Nethinims.—By the etymology those given: known by this name only in the later books. (See 1 Chronicles 9:2.) They were hieroduli, or temple-bondsmen: the lowest order of the ministry, performing the more laborious duties of the sanctuary. Their history runs through a long period. Moses apportioned them first, from the Midianite captives (Numbers 31:47); they were reinforced from the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:23), and probably later by David (Ezra 8:20). Three names—Akkub, Hagab, and Asnah—have dropped from Neheniiah’s list, which gives also some unimportant changes in the spelling of the names.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:56
55–58. Solomon’s servants, a class similar to the Nethinim, with whom they are also found in conjunction Nehemiah 7:60; Nehemiah 11:3. They are apparently included under the more general term Nethinim in such passages as Nehemiah 10:28. They have been traditionally understood to be the descendants of those inhabitants of the land ‘that were left of the Amorites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Hivites and the Jebusites’ of whom Solomon had hired ‘bondservants’ for the work of building his temple (1 Kings 5:13).