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From the family of Ithamar: Daniel. From the family of David: Hattush,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gershom, from Phinehas’s descendants; Daniel, from Ithamar’s descendants; Hattush, from David’s descendants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gershom, from Phinehas&#8217s descendants; Daniel, from Ithamar&#8217s descendants; Hattush, from David&#8217s descendants, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel: of the sons of David, Hattush.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />from the family of Phinehas: Gershom from the family of Ithamar: Daniel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Phinehas's descendants: Gershom. From Ithamar's descendants: Daniel. From David's descendants: Hattush. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />From the sons of Phinehas: Gershom; from the sons of Ithamar: Daniel; from the sons of David: Hattush;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From the sons of Phinehas: Gershom; from the sons of Ithamar: Daniel; from the sons of David: Hattush;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the sons of Phinehas, Gershom: from the sons of Ithamar, Daniel: from the sons of David, Hattush.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phinees, Gersom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />From the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. From the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. From the sons of David, Hattush.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of the descendants of Phinehas, Gershon; of the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; of the descendants of David, Hattush,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom. Of Ithamar, Daniel. Of David, Hattush,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; of the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; of the descendants of David, Hattush.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Of the children of Phinkhes: Gershum, of the children of Tamar: Daniel, of the children of David: Khatush<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phinees; Gerson: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Attus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/8-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=1900" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezra/8.htm">The Exiles who Returned with Ezra</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bə·nê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">from the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/6372.htm" title="6372: p̄î·nə·ḥās (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. Apparently from peh and a variation of nachash; mouth of a serpent; Pinechas, the name of three Israelites.">of Phinehas,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1647.htm" title="1647: gē·rə·šō·ms (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. For Gershown; Gereshom, the name of four Israelites.">Gershom;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bə·nê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">from the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/385.htm" title="385: ’î·ṯā·mār (N-proper-ms) -- Land of palms, a son of Aaron. From 'iy and tamar; coast of the palm-tree; Ithamar, a son of Aaron.">of Ithamar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1841.htm" title="1841: då̄·nī·yē·ls (N-proper-ms) -- God is my judge, an Isr. leader in Bab. (Aramaic) corresponding to Daniye'l; Danijel, the Heb. Prophet.">Daniel;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bə·nê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">from the descendants of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2407.htm" title="2407: ḥaṭ·ṭūš (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. From an unused root of uncertain signification; Chattush, the name of four or five Israelites.">Hattush</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-14.htm">Nehemiah 10:14-27</a></span><br />And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani, / Bunni, Azgad, Bebai, / Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-15</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1-3</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-7</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-19.htm">1 Chronicles 3:19-24</a></span><br />The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, / and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. / The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Nehemiah 11:3-4</a></span><br />These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-3</a></span><br />At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12-16</a></span><br />After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Luke 3:27-31</a></span><br />the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, / the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er, / the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Acts 2:5-11</a></span><br />Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1-5</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-14</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush.</p><p class="hdg">Phinehas</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">1 Chronicles 6:3,4</a></b></br> And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-6</a></b></br> Now <i>these are</i> the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar… </p><p class="hdg">David</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">1 Chronicles 3:1,22</a></b></br> Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/7-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">Gershom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm">Hattush</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">Ithamar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-4.htm">Ith'amar</a> <a href="/ezra/7-5.htm">Phinehas</a> <a href="/ezra/7-5.htm">Phin'ehas</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-6.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">David</a> <a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/exodus/2-22.htm">Gershom</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Hattush</a> <a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Ithamar</a> <a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Ith'amar</a> <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Phinehas</a> <a href="/psalms/106-30.htm">Phin'ehas</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">He keeps a fast</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">From Ahava they come to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">The treasure is weighed in the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">The commission is delivered</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezra/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom;</b><br>Phinehas was a notable figure in Israel's history, known for his zealousness for God's holiness (<a href="/numbers/25-7.htm">Numbers 25:7-13</a>). His lineage was significant as it was part of the priestly line, descending from Aaron. Gershom, mentioned here, is a descendant of Phinehas, indicating the continuation of the priestly line and the importance of maintaining religious leadership during the return from exile. This connection underscores the restoration of proper worship and adherence to the Law as the exiles return to Jerusalem.<p><b>from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel;</b><br>Ithamar was another son of Aaron, and his descendants also served in the priesthood (<a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23</a>). The mention of Daniel, a descendant of Ithamar, highlights the inclusion of various priestly lines in the return to Jerusalem. This reflects the comprehensive nature of the restoration efforts, ensuring that all aspects of religious service were represented. The presence of Daniel, a name shared with the well-known prophet, may also evoke themes of faithfulness and divine wisdom, though this Daniel is not the same as the prophet.<p><b>from the descendants of David, Hattush</b><br>David's lineage is crucial in biblical history, as it is the line through which the Messiah was prophesied to come (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). Hattush, a descendant of David, signifies the continuation of the royal line, even in exile. This connection to David emphasizes the hope of messianic fulfillment and the restoration of the Davidic kingdom. The inclusion of David's descendants in the return to Jerusalem symbolizes the enduring promise of God's covenant with David, pointing forward to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David in the New Testament (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/phinehas.htm">Phinehas</a></b><br>A notable priestly figure, Phinehas was the grandson of Aaron, known for his zealousness for God's holiness. His lineage represents a commitment to priestly duties and covenant faithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gershom.htm">Gershom</a></b><br>A descendant of Phinehas, Gershom is mentioned here as part of the group returning to Jerusalem with Ezra. His inclusion signifies the continuation of the priestly line.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/ithamar.htm">Ithamar</a></b><br>Another son of Aaron, Ithamar's descendants also served in the priesthood. His lineage, represented by Daniel in this passage, highlights the diversity within the priestly families.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a></b><br>A descendant of Ithamar, Daniel is part of the group returning to Jerusalem. His presence underscores the unity and cooperation among different priestly lines.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The renowned king of Israel, David's lineage is represented by Hattush. This connection emphasizes the royal heritage and the fulfillment of God's promises to David's line.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/h/hattush.htm">Hattush</a></b><br>A descendant of David, Hattush's inclusion in the return to Jerusalem signifies the restoration of both priestly and royal lines, pointing to the hope of a renewed Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The inclusion of these specific descendants highlights the importance of maintaining faithfulness to God's covenant across generations. We are called to uphold and pass on our faith heritage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The cooperation among different priestly and royal lines in returning to Jerusalem serves as a model for unity within the body of Christ, despite diverse backgrounds and roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_hope.htm">Restoration and Hope</a></b><br>The return of these descendants to Jerusalem symbolizes God's ongoing work of restoration. We can trust in God's promises and work towards spiritual renewal in our own lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership.htm">Role of Leadership</a></b><br>The presence of leaders from both priestly and royal lines emphasizes the importance of godly leadership in guiding and rebuilding communities. We should pray for and support our leaders in their spiritual and practical roles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_ezra_8_2-14_genealogies.htm">In Ezra 8:2–14, how can these genealogies be accurately verified given the long exile gap and sparse extrabiblical records? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_ezra_8_lists_conflict_with_earlier_ones.htm">Could the lists in Ezra 8 and earlier genealogies in Ezra or Nehemiah present inconsistencies or errors regarding family names and numbers? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_daniel_8_14's_'2,300_days'_debated.htm">What is the scientific or historical basis for interpreting the '2,300 evenings and mornings' (Daniel 8:14), and why is the meaning often disputed among scholars?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/zattu's_children__945_or_845.htm">How many were the children of Zattu? Nine hundred and forty-five (Ezra 2:8) Eight hundred and forty-five (Nehemiah 7:13)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2, 3) According to <a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm" title="And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.">1Chronicles 3:22</a>, Huttush was a descendant of David, and grandson of Shechaniab. The difficulty of the text therefore may probably be best solved by punctuating thus: "Of the sons of David. Hattush of the sons of Shechaniab. Of the sons of Pharosh, Zechariah."<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">from the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְּנֵ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Phinehas,</span><br /><span class="heb">פִֽינְחָס֙</span> <span class="translit">(p̄î·nə·ḥās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6372.htm">Strong's 6372: </a> </span><span class="str2">Phinehas -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gershom;</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵּֽרְשֹׁ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(gê·rə·šōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1647.htm">Strong's 1647: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gershom -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ithamar,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִיתָמָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(’î·ṯā·mār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_385.htm">Strong's 385: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ithamar -- 'land of palms', a son of Aaron</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Daniel;</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּנִיֵּ֑אל</span> <span class="translit">(dā·nî·yêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1840.htm">Strong's 1840: </a> </span><span class="str2">Daniel -- 'God is my judge', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the descendants of</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hattush</span><br /><span class="heb">חַטּֽוּשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaṭ·ṭūš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2407.htm">Strong's 2407: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hattush -- three Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/8-2.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:2 Of the sons of Phinehas Gershom (Ezr. 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