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Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.<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 Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and fifty males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and 50 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and 50 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and 50 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of the sons of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, with 50 men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ebed son of Jonathan from Adin’s descendants, and 50 men with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ebed son of Jonathan from Adin&#8217s descendants, and 50 men with him; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.<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 Adin: Ebed, son of Jonathan, with 50 males<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Adin's descendants: Jonathan's son Ebed and 50 men with him. <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 Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men; <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 Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.<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 also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.<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 Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And from the sons of Adin: Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty who are males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And from the sons of Adin: Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty who are males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the sons of Adin: Ebed, son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.<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 Adan, Abed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty men. <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 Adin, Ebed, the son of Jonathan, and fifty men were with him.<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 Adin, Ebed, son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males;<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 Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.<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 Gozan, Abdo the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.<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 Guzan: Avdu, son of Yunathan, and with him fifty males.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of the sons of Adin; Obeth the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/8-6.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=1935" 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">5</span>from the descendants of Zattu, Shecaniah son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men; <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·mib·bə·nê (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">from the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/5720.htm" title="5720: ‘ā·ḏîn (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. The same as adiyn; Adin, the name of two Israelites.">of Adin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5651.htm" title="5651: ‘e·ḇeḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Servant, two Isr. The same as ebed; Ebed, the name of two Israelites.">Ebed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: yō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">of Jonathan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mōw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and with him</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">50</a> <a href="/hebrew/2145.htm" title="2145: haz·zə·ḵā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Male. From zakar; properly, remembered, i.e. A male.">men;</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 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="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-3.htm">1 Chronicles 9:3</a></span><br />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/11-4.htm">Nehemiah 11:4</a></span><br />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/11-6.htm">Nehemiah 11:6</a></span><br />The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7-9</a></span><br />From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; / and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. / Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Nehemiah 11:12</a></span><br />and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14</a></span><br />and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17</a></span><br />Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Nehemiah 11:19</a></span><br />And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22</a></span><br />Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24</a></span><br />Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-36.htm">Nehemiah 11:36</a></span><br />And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8</a></span><br />The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.</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 also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.</p><p class="hdg">Adin</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-15.htm">Ezra 2:15</a></b></br> The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20</a></b></br> The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-16.htm">Nehemiah 10:16</a></b></br> Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/2-15.htm">Adin</a> <a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-22.htm">Ebed</a> <a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Males</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Adin</a> <a href="/ezra/8-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-7.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/judges/9-26.htm">Ebed</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/ezra/10-15.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/ezra/8-7.htm">Males</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 Adin</b><br>The descendants of Adin are part of the list of returnees from the Babylonian exile. The name Adin appears in the genealogies of those who returned with Zerubbabel in <a href="/ezra/2-15.htm">Ezra 2:15</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20</a>. This indicates a continuity of family lines and a commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem. The name Adin means "delicate" or "luxurious," which may reflect the family's status or character. The inclusion of Adin's descendants highlights the importance of family heritage and the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land.<p><b>Ebed son of Jonathan</b><br>Ebed, meaning "servant," is identified as the son of Jonathan. The name Jonathan means "Yahweh has given," suggesting a legacy of faith and divine provision. Ebed's role as a leader among the returnees signifies the importance of servanthood and leadership in the community's restoration efforts. This connection to Jonathan may also imply a respected lineage, as Jonathan is a common name associated with loyalty and friendship, notably seen in the relationship between Jonathan, son of King Saul, and David.<p><b>and with him 50 men</b><br>The mention of 50 men accompanying Ebed underscores the communal aspect of the return to Jerusalem. This number, while relatively small, represents a committed group willing to leave the comforts of Babylon for the challenges of rebuilding their homeland. The number 50 can symbolize jubilee and freedom in biblical numerology, reflecting the liberation from exile and the restoration of God's people. This group of men would have been essential for the physical and spiritual rebuilding of the community, contributing to the fulfillment of God's covenant promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a></b><br>A scribe and priest who led the second group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in the spiritual and religious reform of the Jewish people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/adin.htm">Adin</a></b><br>A family or clan mentioned in the genealogical records of those returning from exile. The descendants of Adin were part of the group that returned with Ezra.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ebed.htm">Ebed</a></b><br>A descendant of Adin, specifically mentioned as the son of Jonathan. He led a group of 50 men back to Jerusalem with Ezra.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The father of Ebed, indicating a lineage that was part of the returning exiles.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_from_exile.htm">The Return from Exile</a></b><br>This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem, a significant moment in Jewish history that fulfilled God's promise of restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_numbers.htm">Faithfulness in Small Numbers</a></b><br>Ebed led only 50 men, yet their inclusion in the record highlights the importance of every individual in God's plan. We should not underestimate the impact of small groups or efforts in God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Ebed as the son of Jonathan underscores the importance of family heritage and spiritual legacy. We are encouraged to pass down our faith and values to the next generation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a></b><br>The return from exile required obedience and courage. Like Ebed and his men, we are called to respond to God's call, even when it involves significant change or challenge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a></b><br>The collective return of various families and clans illustrates the strength found in community and unity. We are reminded of the importance of working together in our faith communities.<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/is_artaxerxes'_decree_in_ezra_8_reliable.htm">How reliable is the depiction of Artaxerxes' decree in Ezra 8 when extant Persian documents make no mention of this event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_49_8_align_with_history.htm">Isaiah 49:8 depicts a grand restoration--how does this align with historical records of Israel's exiles and returns that appear less triumphant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god's_spirit_rest_in_the_north.htm">Why does Zechariah 6:8 mention God's spirit finding rest in the north country if He is believed to be present everywhere?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_8_29-40_genealogy_verified.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:29-40, do the numerous names and generations have any external corroboration, or could this genealogy have been constructed later to support certain tribal claims?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-6.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">וּמִבְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mib·bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, 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 Adin,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָדִ֔ין</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḏîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5720.htm">Strong's 5720: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adin -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ebed</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶ֖בֶד</span> <span class="translit">(‘e·ḇeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5651.htm">Strong's 5651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ebed -- 'servant', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular 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 Jonathan,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹנָתָ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and with him</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִמּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">50</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·miš·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזְּכָרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zə·ḵā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2145.htm">Strong's 2145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Remembered, a male</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/8-6.htm">Ezra 8:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/8-6.htm">Ezra 8:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/8-6.htm">Ezra 8:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/8-6.htm">Ezra 8:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/8-6.htm">Ezra 8:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-6.htm">Ezra 8:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-6.htm">Ezra 8:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-6.htm">Ezra 8:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-6.htm">Ezra 8:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/8-6.htm">Ezra 8:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/8-6.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:6 Of the sons of Adin Ebed (Ezr. 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