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descendants of Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,<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 Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,<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 Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Keros, Siaha, Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Keros’s descendants, Siaha’s descendants, Padon’s descendants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Keros&#8217s descendants, Siaha&#8217s descendants, Padon&#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 Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Keros, Siaha, Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Descendants of Keros, Siaha, and Padon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,<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 Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,<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 Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon, <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 Keros, sons of Siaha, sons of Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Keros, sons of Siaha, sons of Padon,<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 Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,<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 Ceros, the children of Sia, the children of Phadon, <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 Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />descendants of Keros, descendants of Siaha, descendants of Padon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Keros, Siaha, Padon,<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 Keros, the descendants of Shilah, the children of Paron,<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 Qaras, the children of Siya, the children of Parun<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 Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the sons of Cades, the children of Siaa, the children of Phadon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/2-44.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=366" 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">43</span>The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, <span class="reftext">44</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/7026.htm" title="7026: qê·rōs (N-proper-ms) -- Father of some postexilic temple servants. Or Qeroc; from the same as qarcol; ankled; Keros, one of the Nethinim.">of Keros,</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/5517.htm" title="5517: sî·‘ă·hā (N-proper-ms) -- Or Ciyeahai; from an unused root meaning to converse; congregation; Sia or Siaha, one of the Nethinim.">of Siaha,</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/6303.htm" title="6303: p̄ā·ḏō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Ransom, head of a family of Nethinim. From padah; ransom; Padon, one of the Nethinim.">of Padon,</a> </span><span class="reftext">45</span>the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,…<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/7-47.htm">Nehemiah 7:47</a></span><br />the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,<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="/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/3-26.htm">Nehemiah 3:26</a></span><br />and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21</a></span><br />The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.<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="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Nehemiah 13:5</a></span><br />and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4-5</a></span><br />“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">1 Chronicles 9:17-27</a></span><br />These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12-16</a></span><br />After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Luke 3:27</a></span><br />the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-1.htm">Matthew 23:1-3</a></span><br />Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: / “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-22.htm">John 4:22</a></span><br />You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-7</a></span><br />In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...</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 Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-47.htm">Nehemiah 7:47</a></b></br> The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,</p><p class="hdg">Sia </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-47.htm">Keros</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-47.htm">Padon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/2-45.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-47.htm">Keros</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-47.htm">Padon</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 descendants of Keros</b><br>The mention of "the descendants of Keros" refers to a family group returning from the Babylonian exile. The name Keros is not widely known outside of this context, suggesting it may have been a smaller or less prominent family. The listing of such families highlights the inclusivity of the returnees, emphasizing that all who were part of the covenant community, regardless of their status or prominence, were important in the restoration of Israel. This reflects the biblical theme of God’s faithfulness to His people, as seen in the promises of restoration found in books like Jeremiah and Isaiah.<p><b>the descendants of Siaha</b><br>"Siaha" is another family name listed among the returnees. The inclusion of these names underscores the historical accuracy and attention to detail in the biblical record. It also serves to validate the genealogical records that were crucial for maintaining tribal and family identities, which were important for land inheritance and religious duties. This meticulous record-keeping is reminiscent of the genealogies found in Genesis and the Gospels, which establish lineage and fulfillments of prophecy.<p><b>the descendants of Padon</b><br>The mention of "the descendants of Padon" continues the list of families returning to Jerusalem and Judah. Each family name represents a thread in the tapestry of Israel's history, contributing to the re-establishment of the Jewish community in their ancestral land. This return fulfills the prophecies of restoration after exile, as seen in the prophetic books. The detailed genealogies also prefigure the New Testament emphasis on spiritual lineage and the inclusion of all believers as descendants of Abraham through faith, as articulated by Paul in Galatians.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/keros.htm">Keros</a></b><br>A family or clan listed among the Nethinim, who were temple servants. The name "Keros" may mean "bent" or "crooked," possibly indicating a characteristic or historical event associated with this family.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/siaha.htm">Siaha</a></b><br>Another family or clan of the Nethinim. The name "Siaha" is less clear in meaning, but it is part of the group dedicated to serving in the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/padon.htm">Padon</a></b><br>A family or clan also listed among the Nethinim. The name "Padon" might mean "ransom" or "redemption," which could symbolize their role in temple service.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nethinim.htm">Nethinim</a></b><br>A group of temple servants assigned to assist the Levites. Their name comes from the Hebrew root "nathan," meaning "to give," indicating their role as those given to serve in the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/return_from_exile.htm">Return from Exile</a></b><br>This list is part of the larger context of the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, highlighting the restoration of worship and community life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_service_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Service in Worship</a></b><br>The Nethinim, though not Levites, played a crucial role in the functioning of the temple. This highlights that every role in worship is significant, and God values all forms of service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_redemption.htm">Restoration and Redemption</a></b><br>The return from exile and the listing of these families signify God's faithfulness in restoring His people. It reminds us of the hope and redemption available through God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_identity.htm">Community and Identity</a></b><br>The detailed genealogies emphasize the importance of community and identity in God's plan. Knowing our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and commitment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>The Nethinim's seemingly minor role teaches us that faithfulness in small tasks is vital in God's kingdom. Our service, no matter how small, contributes to the greater purpose.<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/does_daniel_9_conflict_with_ot_exile_views.htm">Does Daniel 9 conflict with other Old Testament references regarding the exile and restoration of the Jewish people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_in_ezra.htm">What are the key themes in the Book of Ezra?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_separate_if_some_converted.htm">Ezra 10:44 - How can a just God require separating from wives and children if some may have converted to the faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_history_confirm_psalm_147_2's_timeline.htm">(Psalm 147:2) The text references rebuilding Jerusalem--what evidence exists that this rebuilding happened precisely as described, and does the historical record match the biblical timeline?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/2-44.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">בְּנֵי־</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 Keros,</span><br /><span class="heb">קֵרֹ֥ס</span> <span class="translit">(qê·rōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7026.htm">Strong's 7026: </a> </span><span class="str2">Keros -- father of some postexilic temple servants</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּֽנֵי־</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 Siaha,</span><br /><span class="heb">סִֽיעֲהָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(sî·‘ă·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5517.htm">Strong's 5517: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sia -- father of some returning exiles</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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 Padon,</span><br /><span class="heb">פָדֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·ḏō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6303.htm">Strong's 6303: </a> </span><span class="str2">Padon -- 'ransom', head of a family of Nethinim</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/2-44.htm">Ezra 2:44 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/2-44.htm">Ezra 2:44 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/2-44.htm">Ezra 2:44 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/2-44.htm">Ezra 2:44 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/2-44.htm">Ezra 2:44 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/2-44.htm">Ezra 2:44 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/2-44.htm">Ezra 2:44 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/2-44.htm">Ezra 2:44 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/2-44.htm">Ezra 2:44 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/2-44.htm">Ezra 2:44 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/2-44.htm">OT History: Ezra 2:44 The children of Keros the children (Ezr. 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