Ezra 8:11

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Ezra 8:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 men;

King James Version KJV

And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males.

American Standard Version ASV

And of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah the son of Bebai; and with him twenty and eight males.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah, the son of Bebai; and with him twenty-eight males.

Free Bible Version FBV

From the sons of Bebai, Zechariah, son of Bebai, and with him 28 men.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And of the sonnes of Bebai, Zechariah the sonne of Bebai, and with him eight and twentie males.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And from the sons of Bebai: Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight who are males.

World English Bible WEB

Of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah the son of Bebai; and with him twenty-eight males.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Of the sons of Bebai, Zacharias the son of Bebai: and with him eight and twenty men.

Translation for Translators T4T

Zechariah the son of Bebai and 28 other men from the clan descended from another man whose name was Bebai

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Ezra 8:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֣י בֵבַ֔י זְכַרְיָ֖ה בֶּן בֵּבָ֑י וְ/עִמּ֕/וֹ עֶשְׂרִ֥ים וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֖ה הַ/זְּכָרִֽים

וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son Conj | Prep | N-mp

בֵבַ֔י Bêbay H893 Bebai N-proper

זְכַרְיָ֖ה Zᵉkaryâh H2148 Zechariah N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

בֵּבָ֑י Bêbay H893 Bebai N-proper

וְ/עִמּ֕/וֹ ʻim H5973 with Conj | Prep | Suff

עֶשְׂרִ֥ים ʻesrîym H6242 twenty Adj

וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֖ה shᵉmôneh H8083 eight Conj | Adj

הַ/זְּכָרִֽים zâkâr H2145 male Art | N-mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 8:11

וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֣י 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.

בֵבַ֔י 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.

זְכַרְיָ֖ה Zᵉkaryâh H2148 "Zechariah" N-proper

Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

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.

וְ/עִמּ֕/וֹ ʻim H5973 "with" Conj | Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

עֶשְׂרִ֥ים ʻesrîym H6242 "twenty" Adj

This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.

Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)

Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.

וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֖ה 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.

הַ/זְּכָרִֽים zâkâr H2145 "male" Art | N-mp

This word means male, referring to men or male animals, emphasizing their importance. It is used in the Bible to distinguish between males and females. The word is often translated as 'him' or 'male' in English.

Definition: 1) male (of humans and animals) adj 2) male (of humans)

Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] him, male, man(child, -kind). See also: Genesis 1:27; Numbers 3:22; Isaiah 66:7.

Study Notes — Ezra 8:11

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Ezra 8:11 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:11
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:11
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:11
Sermons on Ezra 8:11

Context — The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra

9from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men; 10from the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men;

11from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 men;

12from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men; 13from the later descendants of Adonikam, these were their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men;

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezra 10:28	From the descendants of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.
2	Nehemiah 7:16	the descendants of Bebai, 628;
3	Ezra 2:11	the descendants of Bebai, 623;

Ezra 8:11 Summary

This verse tells us about a man named Zechariah who was a leader of the descendants of Bebai, and he had 28 men with him as they returned to Jerusalem with Ezra. It shows that every person and family has a role to play in God's plan, no matter how big or small, as seen in (1 Corinthians 12:12-31) and (Romans 11:25-36). Just like Zechariah and the descendants of Bebai, we can trust God and be faithful in our own roles, even when the task seems small or challenging, as encouraged in (Matthew 25:14-30) and (Luke 16:1-13). By working together and being obedient to God, we can achieve great things and bring glory to Him, as stated in (Nehemiah 2:20) and (Isaiah 43:1-7).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Zechariah son of Bebai and what was his role?

Zechariah son of Bebai was a leader of the descendants of Bebai who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra, as seen in Ezra 8:11, and his role was to help lead and organize the group of 28 men who accompanied him on this journey, similar to other leaders mentioned in Ezra 8:9-10 and Ezra 8:12-13.

Why is it significant that Zechariah had only 28 men with him?

The smaller number of men with Zechariah, compared to other groups like the 218 men with Obadiah in Ezra 8:9, may indicate that the descendants of Bebai were a smaller family or clan, but their participation was still important for the success of the journey and the rebuilding of Jerusalem, as emphasized in Ezra 7:27-28 and Nehemiah 2:20.

What can we learn from the fact that the descendants of Bebai are mentioned specifically in this verse?

The mention of the descendants of Bebai in Ezra 8:11 highlights the importance of individual families and clans in the history of God's people, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:1-44 and Nehemiah 11:1-12:26, and reminds us that every person and family has a role to play in God's plan, as stated in Romans 11:25-36 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.

How does this verse relate to the broader story of the Israelites' return to Jerusalem?

Ezra 8:11 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' return to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as described in Ezra 1:1-5 and Nehemiah 1:1-4, and it shows how different families and leaders contributed to this effort, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and Isaiah 43:1-7.

Reflection Questions

What role do I have to play in God's plan, and how can I be faithful in that role, as seen in Romans 12:1-8 and 1 Peter 4:10-11?
How can I learn from the example of Zechariah and the descendants of Bebai to trust God and be obedient, even when the task seems small or challenging, as encouraged in Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 16:1-13?
What are some ways that my family or community can work together to achieve a common goal, as seen in Ezra 8:1-14 and Nehemiah 4:1-23?
How can I balance the desire to be part of a larger group or movement with the importance of individual and family contributions, as discussed in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Ephesians 4:1-16?

Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:11

[See comments on Ezra 7:3].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:11

Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:11

Ezra 8:11 And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males.Ver. 11. Zechariah the son of Bebai] See Ezra 8:9.

Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:11

3–14. The register of the laity or “the men of the people of Israel” as in Ezra 2:2. The names of these houses with the exception of Shechaniah (Ezra 8:5) and Shelomith (Ezra 8:10) appear also in chap. 2 and Nehemiah 7. But it is most probable that the text has in the case of both these exceptions suffered (see notes on the verses), and that the houses of Zattu and Bani (Ezra 2:8; Ezra 2:10) are represented by Shechaniah and Shelomith. Twelve households are represented by their chiefs and the number of their males given. The number ‘twelve’ was perhaps designedly taken to symbolize the united Israel. The parallel list in 1 Esdras does not contain many variations. The following table places them side by side. Ezra1Es 8:30 ff. Of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah, 150 Of the sons of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai, the son of Zerahiah, 200 Of the sons of Shechaniah, the son of Jahaziel, 300 Of the sons of Zathoe, Sechenias, the son of Jezelus, 300 Of the sons of Adin, Ebed, the son of Jonathan, 50 Of the sons of Adin, Obeth, the son of Jonathan, 250 Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athalian, 70 Of the sons of Elam, Josias, the son of Gotholias, 70 Of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah, the son of Michael, 80 Of the sons of Saphatias, Zaraias, son of Michael, 70 Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah, the son of Jehiel, 218 Of the sons of Joab, Abadias, the son of Jezelus, 212 Of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah, 160 Of the sons of Banid, Assalimoth, the son of Josaphias, 160 Of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah, the son of Bebai, 28 Of the sons of Astath, Johannes, the son of Acatan, 110 Of the sons of Azgad, Jonathan, the son of Hakkatan, 110 Of the sons of Adonikam, Eliphelet, Jeuel, Shemaiah, 60 Of the sons of Adonicam the last, … Eliphalet, Jeuel and Samaias, 70 Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud, 70 Of the sons of Bago, Uthi, the son of Istalcurus, 70 The total numbers given in the Hebrew text are 1496, in 1 Esdr. 1690.

Sermons on Ezra 8:11

	Sermon	Description
	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