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Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred 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 Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males;<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 Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah and two hundred males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah and 200 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah and 200 males with him;<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 Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah and 200 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 Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, with 200 men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah from Pahath-moab’s descendants, and 200 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 />Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah from Pahath-moab&#8217s descendants, and 200 men with him; <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 Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males.<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 Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred 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 Pahath Moab: Eliehoenai, son of Zerahiah, with 200 males<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Pahath-moab's descendants: Zerahiah's son Eliehoenai and 200 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 Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 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 Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 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 Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred 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 of Pahath-moab; Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred 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 Pahathmoab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males. <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 Pahath-Moab: Elihoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred 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 /> From the sons of Pahath-Moab: Elihoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred 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 />From the sons of Pahath-Moab: Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred 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 Phahath Moab, Eleoenai the son of Zareha, and with him two hundred 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 Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai, the son of Zerahiah, and two hundred 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 Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai, son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred 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 Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred 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 Shultan-moab, Elijah and Khanani the sons of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred 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 Shultan: Moab, Eliyah and Khanani, son of Zerakhyah, and with him two hundred males.<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 Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males.<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 Phaath-Moab; Eliana the son of Saraia, and with him two hundred that were males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/8-4.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=1919" 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">3</span>of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; <span class="reftext">4</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/6355.htm" title="6355: pa·ḥaṯA postexilic name. From pachath and Mow'ab; pit of Moab; Pachath-Moab, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6355.htm" title="6355: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A postexilic name. From pachath and Mow'ab; pit of Moab; Pachath-Moab, an Israelite.">of Pahath-Moab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/454.htm" title="454: ’el·yə·hō·w·‘ê·nay (N-proper-ms) -- Or yelyoweynay; from 'el and Yhovah and ayin; towards Jehovah my eyes; Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the name of seven Israelites.">Eliehoenai</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/2228.htm" title="2228: zə·raḥ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has risen, two Isr. From zerach and Yahh; Jah has risen: Zerachjah, the name of two Israelites.">of Zerahiah,</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/3967.htm" title="3967: mā·ṯa·yim (Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">200</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">5</span>from the descendants of Zattu, Shecaniah son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 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="/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/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7</a></span><br />Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7</a></span><br />The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9</a></span><br />The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Nehemiah 12:12</a></span><br />In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24</a></span><br />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/12-25.htm">Nehemiah 12:25</a></span><br />Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-26.htm">Nehemiah 12:26</a></span><br />They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.</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 Pahathmoab; Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males.</p><p class="hdg">Pahath-moab</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Ezra 2:6</a></b></br> The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua <i>and</i> Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Nehemiah 7:11</a></b></br> The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred <i>and</i> eighteen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-14.htm">Nehemiah 10:14</a></b></br> The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">Eliehoenai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">Eli-E-Ho-E'nai</a> <a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Males</a> <a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Pahathmoab</a> <a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Pahath-Moab</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-14.htm">Pa'hath-Mo'ab</a> <a href="/ezra/7-4.htm">Zerahiah</a> <a href="/ezra/7-4.htm">Zerahi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">Eliehoenai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">Eli-E-Ho-E'nai</a> <a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Males</a> <a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Pahathmoab</a> <a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Pahath-Moab</a> <a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Pa'hath-Mo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">Zerahiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">Zerahi'ah</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'; 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This group is mentioned in <a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Ezra 2:6</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Nehemiah 7:11</a>, indicating their significant role in the post-exilic community. The mention of Moab connects to the historical region east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel, yet here it signifies a lineage integrated into the Jewish community.<p><b>Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah</b><br>Eliehoenai, meaning "My eyes look to God," is a leader among the returning exiles. His father, Zerahiah, is not widely mentioned elsewhere, but the inclusion of his name emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in Jewish culture. This reflects the restoration of Israel's identity and leadership structure post-exile, aligning with the genealogical emphasis seen in books like 1 Chronicles.<p><b>and with him 200 men</b><br>The number 200 signifies a substantial group, indicating the commitment and unity among the exiles to return and rebuild Jerusalem. This reflects the broader theme of restoration and renewal found throughout Ezra and Nehemiah. The collective effort of these men parallels the communal work seen in <a href="/nehemiah/3.htm">Nehemiah 3</a>, where various groups contribute to rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, symbolizing the restoration of God's people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pahath-moab.htm">Pahath-moab</a></b><br>A family or clan within the tribe of Judah. The name means "governor of Moab," indicating a historical connection or responsibility over the region of Moab.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliehoenai.htm">Eliehoenai</a></b><br>The son of Zerahiah, a leader among the descendants of Pahath-moab. His name means "My eyes are toward God," reflecting a spiritual focus or dedication.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zerahiah.htm">Zerahiah</a></b><br>The father of Eliehoenai, likely a respected figure within the clan, though not much else is known about him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/2/200_men.htm">200 men</a></b><br>This number represents the group of men accompanying Eliehoenai, indicating a significant contingent of people committed to the journey back to Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_journey_to_jerusalem.htm">The Journey to Jerusalem</a></b><br>This event is part of the larger return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, led by Ezra, to restore the temple and reestablish the Jewish community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_leadership.htm">Faithful Leadership</a></b><br>Eliehoenai's leadership reflects the importance of faithful leaders who guide their people in spiritual and communal restoration. Leaders today are called to lead with integrity and a focus on God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_work.htm">Commitment to God's Work</a></b><br>The 200 men who accompanied Eliehoenai demonstrate a collective commitment to God's work. Believers are encouraged to join together in community efforts to advance God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Pahath-moab and Zerahiah highlights the significance of spiritual heritage. Christians are reminded to honor their spiritual lineage and pass on a legacy of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_numbers.htm">God's Provision in Numbers</a></b><br>The specific mention of 200 men underscores God's provision and the strength found in numbers. The church is called to recognize the power of unity and collective action.<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/what_do_ezra_and_nehemiah_teach.htm">What lessons do Ezra and Nehemiah's stories teach us?</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/how_does_micah_4_8_align_with_zion's_fate.htm">How does Micah 4:8 align with other prophecies about Zion's future when some passages (e.g., Ezekiel 5) predict destruction rather than restoration?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-4.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">מִבְּנֵי֙</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</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּחַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(pa·ḥaṯ)</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">Pahath-Moab,</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹאָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6355.htm">Strong's 6355: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pahath-moab -- a postexilic name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliehoenai</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְיְהֽוֹעֵינַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’el·yə·hō·w·‘ê·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_454.htm">Strong's 454: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elihoenai -- 'toward Yah (are) my eyes', 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 Zerahiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">זְרַֽחְיָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(zə·raḥ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zerahiah -- 'Yah has risen', two Israelites</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">200</span><br /><span class="heb">מָאתַ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</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/8-4.htm">Ezra 8:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/8-4.htm">Ezra 8:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/8-4.htm">Ezra 8:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/8-4.htm">Ezra 8:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/8-4.htm">Ezra 8:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-4.htm">Ezra 8:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-4.htm">Ezra 8:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-4.htm">Ezra 8:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-4.htm">Ezra 8:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/8-4.htm">Ezra 8:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/8-4.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:4 Of the sons of Pahathmoab Eliehoenai (Ezr. 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