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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezra/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The musicians: the descendants of Asaph 128<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The singers of the family of Asaph 128<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The singers: the sons of Asaph, one hundred and twenty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The singers: the sons of Asaph, 128.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers included Asaph’s descendants 128<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers included: Asaph&#8217s descendants 128 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The singers: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These singers returned from exile: the descendants of Asaph 128<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Singers: Descendants of Asaph: 128 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The singers: the descendants of Asaph: 128. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The singers: the descendants of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The singers: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The singers: the children of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The singers: sons of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The singers: sons of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Those singing: the sons of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The singing men: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty-eight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The singing men: the sons of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The singers: descendants of Asaph, one hundred and twenty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The singers: the descendants of Asaph, one hundred twenty-eight.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The singers: the descendants of Asaph, one hundred and twenty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />These are those who serve the children of Asaph: one hundred and twenty and eight.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The singers: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Asaph, singers, a hundred <i>and</i> twenty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/2-41.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=339" 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">40</span>The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74. <span class="reftext">41</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: ham·šō·rə·rîm (Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">The singers:</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/623.htm" title="623: ’ā·sāp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Gatherer, the name of several Isr. From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first.">of Asaph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’āh (Number-fs) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">128</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8083.htm" title="8083: ū·šə·mō·nāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth."></a> </span><span class="reftext">42</span>The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 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/7-44.htm">Nehemiah 7:44</a></span><br />The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a></span><br />These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">1 Chronicles 9:33</a></span><br />Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12</a></span><br />all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">2 Chronicles 35:15</a></span><br />The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28-29</a></span><br />The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Nehemiah 12:45-47</a></span><br />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. / So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-22</a></span><br />David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-6</a></span><br />David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-7</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18</a></span><br />Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-2</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.</p><p class="hdg">Asaph</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-39.htm">1 Chronicles 6:39</a></b></br> And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, <i>even</i> Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-17.htm">1 Chronicles 15:17</a></b></br> So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1,2</a></b></br> Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ezra/2-23.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/ezra/2-38.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Music-Makers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-25.htm">Singers</a> <a href="/ezra/2-33.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/ezra/2-23.htm">Twenty-Eight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ezra/8-11.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezra/2-70.htm">Music-Makers</a> <a href="/ezra/2-65.htm">Singers</a> <a href="/ezra/2-67.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/ezra/8-11.htm">Twenty-Eight</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'; </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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The singers:</b><br>In the context of the return from Babylonian exile, the role of singers was crucial in the restoration of worship in Jerusalem. Singers were part of the Levitical duties, responsible for leading the people in worship and praise. Their inclusion in the list highlights the importance of worship in the community's spiritual life. The role of music in worship is emphasized throughout the Bible, as seen in the Psalms and in the worship practices of the early church.<p><b>the descendants of Asaph,</b><br>Asaph was a prominent figure in the time of King David, known for his role as a chief musician and a seer. He is credited with several Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/50.htm">Psalm 50, 73</a>-83). The descendants of Asaph continued his legacy, serving as temple musicians. This lineage underscores the continuity of worship practices from the time of David to the post-exilic period. Asaph's descendants were entrusted with maintaining the musical traditions that were integral to Israel's worship.<p><b>128</b><br>The specific number of 128 descendants of Asaph indicates a substantial group dedicated to the musical aspect of temple worship. This number reflects the organized and structured approach to worship that was being reestablished in Jerusalem. The precision of the number also suggests careful record-keeping and the importance of each individual's role in the community. The presence of such a group highlights the community's commitment to restoring the full spectrum of temple services, including music, as part of their covenant relationship with God.<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 back to Jerusalem from Babylon. He played a crucial role in the spiritual and religious restoration of the Jewish people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/singers.htm">Singers</a></b><br>A group of Levites responsible for leading worship and music in the temple. Their role was vital in maintaining the spiritual atmosphere and worship practices of the community.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/descendants_of_asaph.htm">Descendants of Asaph</a></b><br>Asaph was one of King David's chief musicians and a prominent figure in the establishment of temple worship. His descendants continued his legacy by serving as temple singers.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/return_from_exile.htm">Return from Exile</a></b><br>The context of this passage is the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, a significant event in Jewish history that marked the beginning of the restoration of the temple and the community.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Jewish people, where the temple was located. The return to Jerusalem was both a physical and spiritual journey for the exiles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship_in_community_life.htm">The Importance of Worship in Community Life</a></b><br>Worship is central to the life of a faith community. The role of the singers highlights the importance of music and praise in maintaining a vibrant spiritual life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>The descendants of Asaph continued his legacy, reminding us of the impact of faithful service and the importance of passing down spiritual heritage to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The return from exile and the re-establishment of worship practices symbolize God's faithfulness in restoring His people. This encourages us to seek spiritual renewal in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_music_in_worship.htm">Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a powerful tool for worship and can lead us into deeper communion with God. It is important to cultivate a heart of worship through music and song.<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/which_numbers_are_accurate__nehemiah_or_ezra.htm">If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_asaph_in_the_bible.htm">Who is Asaph in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/singers__200_(ezra)_or_245_(nehemiah).htm">How many singers accompanied the assembly? Two hundred (Ezra 2:65) Two hundred and forty-five (Nehemiah 7:67)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_ezra_2_36-42_genealogies_inconsistent.htm">Why do some priestly and Levitical genealogies in Ezra 2:36-42 appear inconsistent with other biblical records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 41.</span> <span class="cmt_word">- The singers,</span> <span class="cmt_word">the children of Asaph.</span> See <a href="/2_chronicles/25-1.htm">2 Chronicles 25:1</a>. It is remarkable that no descendants of either Heman or Jeduthun (<span class="accented">ibid.</span>) took part in the return. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/2-41.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 singers:</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמְשֹׁרְרִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·šō·rə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</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 Asaph,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָסָ֔ף</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sāp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">128</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/2-41.htm">OT History: Ezra 2:41 The singers: the children of Asaph one (Ezr. 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