Ezra 2:57
Ezra 2:57 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami.
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.
The sonnes of Shephatiah, the sonnes of Hattil, the sonnes of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the sonnes of Ami.
Sons of Shephatiah, sons of Hattil, sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, sons of Ami.
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.
The children of Saphatia, the children of Hatil, the children of Phochereth, which were of Asebaim, the children of Ami,
Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-Hazzebaim, and Ami.
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Ezra 2:57 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֧י
שְׁפַטְיָ֣ה
בְנֵֽי
חַטִּ֗יל
בְּנֵ֛י
פֹּכֶ֥רֶת
הַצְּבָיִ֖ים
בְּנֵ֥י
אָמִֽי
בְּנֵ֧י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שְׁפַטְיָ֣ה
Shᵉphaṭyâh
H8203
Shephatiah
N-proper
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
חַטִּ֗יל
Chaṭṭîyl
H2411
Hattil
N-proper
בְּנֵ֛י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
פֹּכֶ֥רֶת
Pôkereth Tsᵉbâyîym
H6380
Pochereth-hazzebaim
N-proper
הַצְּבָיִ֖ים
Pôkereth Tsᵉbâyîym
H6380
Pochereth-hazzebaim
N-proper
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָמִֽי
ʼÂmîy
H532
Ami
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:57
בְּנֵ֧י
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.
שְׁפַטְיָ֣ה
Shᵉphaṭyâh
H8203
"Shephatiah"
N-proper
Shephatiah was the name of ten Israelites, including a son of David and several leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The name means 'Jehovah has judged', and these individuals are mentioned in books like 1 Chronicles and Jeremiah. They played significant roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.38.1; son of: Mattan (H4977H) § Shephatiah = "Jehovah has judged" 1) a son of David by Abital; David's 5th son 2) head of a family of exiles returning from Babylon with Zerubbabel 3) another head of a family of exiles returning from Babylon with Zerubbabel 4) a Judaite, son of Mahalaleel and father of Amariah 5) a prince of Judah, son of Mattan and one of the counsellors who advised king Zedekiah of Judah to kill the prophet Jeremiah 6) the Haruphite, one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag 7) son of Maachah and prince of the tribe of Simeon in the time of David 8) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to his successor Jehoram
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Shephatiah. See also: 2 Samuel 3:4; Ezra 2:4; Jeremiah 38:1.
בְנֵֽי
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.
חַטִּ֗יל
Chaṭṭîyl
H2411
"Hattil"
N-proper
Hattil was one of Solomon's servants who returned from exile with Zerubbabel, according to Ezra 2:57. His name means doubtful, and he was the head of a family of Solomon's slaves. Hattil's story is a testament to the complexities of Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.57 § Hattil = "doubtful" head of a family of the children of Solomon's slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hattil. See also: Ezra 2:57; Nehemiah 7:59.
בְּנֵ֛י
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.
פֹּכֶ֥רֶת
Pôkereth Tsᵉbâyîym
H6380
"Pochereth-hazzebaim"
N-proper
Pochereth-hazzebaim was a servant of Solomon, mentioned in Ezra 2:57. His descendants returned from exile with Zerubbabel. The name means 'cutting off of gazelles'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.57 § Pochereth of Zebaim = "here the cutting off" a servant of Solomon whose descendants returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Pochereth of Zebaim. See also: Ezra 2:57; Nehemiah 7:59.
הַצְּבָיִ֖ים
Pôkereth Tsᵉbâyîym
H6380
"Pochereth-hazzebaim"
N-proper
Pochereth-hazzebaim was a servant of Solomon, mentioned in Ezra 2:57. His descendants returned from exile with Zerubbabel. The name means 'cutting off of gazelles'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.57 § Pochereth of Zebaim = "here the cutting off" a servant of Solomon whose descendants returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Pochereth of Zebaim. See also: Ezra 2:57; Nehemiah 7:59.
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.
אָמִֽי
ʼÂmîy
H532
"Ami"
N-proper
Ami means a bond-servant, referring to a person in a servant role. It is used in the Bible to describe a descendant of Amon. The KJV translates it as Ami.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.57; also called Amon at Neh.7.59; Also named: a.mon (אָמוֹן "Amon" H0526I) § Ami = "bond-servant" a descendant of Amon, Solomon's servant
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ami. See also: Ezra 2:57.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:57
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
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. 59The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:59 | the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon. |
Ezra 2:57 Summary
[This verse lists the names of several families who returned to Israel after being in exile. It shows that God cares about each person and family, and wants us to remember our heritage, just like it says in Psalm 100:3. The Israelites were careful to keep track of their genealogy, which is a reminder to us to appreciate our own spiritual roots and pass them down to our children, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7. By studying this verse, we can learn to value our own family history and spiritual legacy.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing the descendants of various individuals in Ezra 2:57?
The listing of descendants in Ezra 2:57 is significant because it highlights the careful record-keeping of the Israelites as they returned from exile, demonstrating their desire to maintain their heritage and genealogy, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:1 and Nehemiah 7:5.
Who were the descendants of Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth-hazzebaim, and Ami?
The Bible does not provide detailed information about these specific individuals, but it is likely that they were Israelites who had servants or descendants among the returning exiles, similar to the descendants of Solomon's servants mentioned in Ezra 2:55-56.
Why is it important to know about the temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon?
Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the temple servants and descendants of Solomon's servants helps us appreciate the organization and structure of the Israelite community after the exile, as described in Ezra 2:58 and Nehemiah 11:3.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Ezra 2?
Ezra 2:57 is part of a larger list of Israelites who returned from exile, which emphasizes God's faithfulness to His people and His desire to restore them to their homeland, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Jeremiah 29:14.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the Israelites' attention to detail in recording their genealogy, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How do the names and families listed in Ezra 2:57 remind me of the importance of community and heritage in my own faith journey?
- In what ways can I, like the returning exiles, seek to maintain my spiritual heritage and pass it down to future generations, as encouraged in Psalm 78:4 and Deuteronomy 6:7?
- What does this verse teach me about God's concern for the details of our lives, and how can I trust Him with my own circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:57
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:57
The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 2:57
(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 2:57
57. Pochereth of Zebaim] R.V. Pochereth-hazzebaim. The name denotes ‘the gazelle hunter’. The LXX., quite misunderstanding the title, gives two names, ‘the children of Pacherad, the children of Aseboim’ (νἱοὶΦαχεράδ, υἱοὶἈσεβωίμ). Ami] appears in Nehemiah 7:59 as ‘Amon’