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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezra/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-Hazzebaim and Ami<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the sons of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, and the sons of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, <i>and</i> the sons of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the sons of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the sons of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the sons of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth-hazzebaim, Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shephatiah’s descendants, Hattil’s descendants, Pochereth-hazzebaim’s descendants, and Ami’s descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shephatiah&#8217s descendants, Hattil&#8217s descendants, Pochereth-hazzebaim&#8217s descendants, and Ami&#8217s descendants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth Hazzebaim, and Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Descendants of Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth-hazzebaim, and Ami. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pokereth-Hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pokereth Hazzebaim, the descendants of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the children of Ami. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />sons of Shephatiah, sons of Hattil, sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, sons of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Shephatiah, sons of Hattil, sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, sons of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, the sons of Ami.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The children of Saphatia, the children of Hatil, the children of Phochereth, which were of Asebaim, the children of Ami, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth, who were of Hazzebaim, the sons of Ami:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />descendants of Shephatiah, descendants of Hattil, descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, descendants of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattiel, the descendants of Kabroth, the descendants of Hiltha, the descendants of Amar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The children of Gadal, the children of Khatuul, the children of Baqruth, the children of Khiltha, the children of Amar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the children of Saphatia, the children of Atil, the children of Phacherath, the children of Aseboim, the children of Emei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/2-57.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=445" 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/2.htm">The List of Returning Exiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">56</span>the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, <span class="reftext">57</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/8203.htm" title="8203: šə·p̄aṭ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shphatyahuw; from shaphat and Yahh; Jah has judged; Shephatjah, the name of ten Israelites.">of Shephatiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/2411.htm" title="2411: ḥaṭ·ṭîl (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. From an unused root apparently meaning to wave; fluctuating; Chattil, one of Solomon's servants.">of Hattil,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/6380.htm" title="6380: pō·ḵe·reṯ Bindress of the gazelles, head of a postexilic family. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6380.htm" title="6380: haṣ·ṣə·ḇā·yîm (N-proper-ms) -- Bindress of the gazelles, head of a postexilic family. ">of Pochereth-hazzebaim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/532.htm" title="532: ’ā·mî (N-proper-ms) -- Ami. An abbrev. For 'Amown; Ami, an Israelite.">of Ami.</a> </span><span class="reftext">58</span>The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all.…<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/7-59.htm">Nehemiah 7:59</a></span><br />the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-61.htm">Nehemiah 7:61-62</a></span><br />The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: / the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">1 Chronicles 9:2-3</a></span><br />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/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/11-20.htm">Nehemiah 11:20</a></span><br />The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-30</a></span><br />As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...<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="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22-26</a></span><br />In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-47</a></span><br />And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-11.htm">Isaiah 11:11-12</a></span><br />On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-8.htm">Isaiah 56:8</a></span><br />Thus declares the Lord GOD, who gathers the dispersed of Israel: “I will gather to them still others besides those already gathered.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-3.htm">Jeremiah 23:3</a></span><br />Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-8.htm">Jeremiah 31:8-9</a></span><br />Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly! / They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/11-17.htm">Ezekiel 11:17</a></span><br />Therefore declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you from the countries to which you have been scattered, and I will give back to you the land of Israel.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/20-34.htm">Ezekiel 20:34</a></span><br />With a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.</p><p class="hdg">Pochereth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Nehemiah 7:59</a></b></br> The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.</p><p class="hdg">Ami</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Nehemiah 7:59</a></b></br> The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.</p><p class="hdg">Amon </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/2-56.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">ebaim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Hattil</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Hazzebaim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Pochereth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Pochereth-Hazzebaim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Po'chereth-Hazzeba'im</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Pokereth-Hazzebaim</a> <a href="/ezra/2-4.htm">Shephatiah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-4.htm">Shephati'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Zebaim</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/2-58.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">ebaim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Hattil</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Hazzebaim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Pochereth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Pochereth-Hazzebaim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Po'chereth-Hazzeba'im</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Pokereth-Hazzebaim</a> <a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">Shephatiah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">Shephati'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Zebaim</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-1.htm">The number that return of the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">of the Nethinims</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-55.htm">of Solomon's servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">61. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">of the priests who could not show their pedigree</a></span><br><span class="reftext">64. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-64.htm">The whole number of them, with their substance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">68. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Their offerings</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'; 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This name appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals of notable lineage or leadership. The descendants of Shephatiah are listed among those returning from the Babylonian exile, indicating their continued significance in the post-exilic community. This return fulfills the promises of restoration found in the prophetic books, such as <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10-14</a>, where God promises to bring His people back to their land.<p><b>the descendants of Hattil</b><br>Hattil is a name that appears only in the genealogical records of Ezra and Nehemiah. The inclusion of Hattil's descendants in the list of returnees underscores the importance of maintaining family lineage and tribal identity, which was crucial for the re-establishment of Israel's religious and social structures. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant people, as seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a>.<p><b>the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim</b><br>The name Pochereth-hazzebaim is unique and somewhat enigmatic, possibly meaning "the trapper of gazelles." This name may indicate a family profession or characteristic. The presence of such specific names in the genealogical records highlights the diversity and complexity of the returning exiles. It also emphasizes the inclusivity of God's plan, as He gathers people from various backgrounds to fulfill His purposes, reminiscent of the diverse body of Christ described in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-14</a>.<p><b>and the descendants of Ami</b><br>Ami, like Hattil, is a name that appears only in the context of the return from exile. The mention of Ami's descendants signifies the restoration of families and the re-establishment of their roles within the community. This restoration is a physical manifestation of God's redemptive work, pointing forward to the ultimate restoration through Jesus Christ, who reconciles all things to Himself, as stated in <a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Colossians 1:20</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shephatiah.htm">Shephatiah</a></b><br>A name meaning "Yahweh has judged." This name appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with different individuals. In this context, it refers to a family returning from Babylonian exile.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hattil.htm">Hattil</a></b><br>A lesser-known name in the Bible, representing a family or clan among the returning exiles. The name's meaning is not explicitly clear but is part of the genealogical record in Ezra.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pochereth-hazzebaim.htm">Pochereth-hazzebaim</a></b><br>This name is unique and likely refers to a family or group of people. The name itself is complex, possibly meaning "the potter of the gazelles," indicating a trade or characteristic of the family.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ami.htm">Ami</a></b><br>Another name listed among the returning exiles. Like Hattil, it is not widely mentioned elsewhere, but it signifies the importance of each family in the restoration of Israel.<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, a significant moment in Jewish history where they began to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage.htm">The Importance of Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage helps us appreciate God's faithfulness through generations. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, Christians can value their spiritual lineage in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a></b><br>The return from exile is a testament to God's promise-keeping nature. He restores and rebuilds, offering hope to those who feel displaced or lost.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/every_individual_matters.htm">Every Individual Matters</a></b><br>The detailed genealogies show that every person and family is significant in God's plan. No one is overlooked in His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_identity.htm">Community and Identity</a></b><br>The returning exiles were not just individuals but part of a community with a shared identity. Christians are called to live in community, supporting and building one another up.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>The return from exile happened in God's perfect timing. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's timing for their own lives and circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/pahrath-moab_children_freed__2,812_or_2,818.htm">How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/resolve_ezra_5_17_vs._persian_timeline.htm">(Ezra 5:17) How do we resolve apparent inconsistencies between this passage's account of Persian rule and known Persian chronology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_confirm_ezra_2_1-70.htm">Is there archaeological evidence to confirm or refute the specific clans and numbers listed in Ezra 2:1-70?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ezra_9_2_oppose_ruth's_story.htm">Does Ezra 9:2 contradict the acceptance of foreign converts in other passages of Scripture, such as the story of Ruth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/2-57.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">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Shephatiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁפַטְיָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·p̄aṭ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8203.htm">Strong's 8203: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shephatiah -- 'Yah has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Hattil,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַטִּ֗יל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaṭ·ṭîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2411.htm">Strong's 2411: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hattil -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">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</span><br /><span class="heb">פֹּכֶ֥רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(pō·ḵe·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">0<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pochereth-hazzebaim,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצְּבָיִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣə·ḇā·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6380.htm">Strong's 6380: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pochereth-hazzebaim -- 'bindress of the gazelles', head of a postexilic family</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Ami.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_532.htm">Strong's 532: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ami</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/2-57.htm">Ezra 2:57 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/2-57.htm">Ezra 2:57 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/2-57.htm">Ezra 2:57 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/2-57.htm">Ezra 2:57 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/2-57.htm">Ezra 2:57 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/2-57.htm">Ezra 2:57 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/2-57.htm">Ezra 2:57 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/2-57.htm">Ezra 2:57 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/2-57.htm">Ezra 2:57 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/2-57.htm">Ezra 2:57 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/2-57.htm">OT History: Ezra 2:57 The children of Shephatiah the children (Ezr. 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