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Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fourscore 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 Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him eighty males;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael and eighty males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael and 80 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael and 80 males with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael and 80 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 Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, with 80 men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zebadiah son of Michael from Shephatiah’s descendants, and 80 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 />Zebadiah son of Michael from Shephatiah&#8217s descendants, and 80 men with him; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael; and with him fourscore males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael; and with him fourscore 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 Shephatiah: Zebadiah, son of Michael, with 80 males<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Shephatiah's descendants: Michael's son Zebadiah and 80 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 Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him 80 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 Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him 80 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 Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael; and with him eighty males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him eighty 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 Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael; and with him eighty males. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And from the sons of Shephatiah: Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him eighty who are males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And from the sons of Shephatiah: Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him eighty who are males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the sons of Shephatiah: Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him eighty 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 Saphatia: Zebodia the son of Michael, and with him eighty 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 Shephatiah, Zebadiah, the son of Michael, and eighty 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 Shephatiah, Zebadiah, son of Michael, and with him eighty 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 Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him eighty 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 Shephatiah, Zechariah the son of Michael, and with him eighty 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 Shephatyah: Zechariah, son of Mikaiel, and with him eighty males.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael; and with him fourscore males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of the sons of Saphatia; Zabadias the son of Michael, and with him eighty males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/8-8.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=1949" 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">7</span>from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men; <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·mib·bə·nê (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">from the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/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/2069.htm" title="2069: zə·ḇaḏ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbadyahuw; from zabad and Yahh; Jah has given; Zebadjah, the name of nine Israelites.">Zebadiah</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/4317.htm" title="4317: mî·ḵā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From miy and kiy and 'el; who like God?; Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites.">of Michael,</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/8084.htm" title="8084: šə·mō·nîm (Number-cp) -- An eighty. Or shmowniym; mult. From shmoneh; eighty, also eightieth.">80</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">9</span>from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 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/7-13.htm">Nehemiah 7:13</a></span><br />the descendants of Zattu, 845;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-14.htm">Nehemiah 10:14</a></span><br />And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,<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="/1_chronicles/9-9.htm">1 Chronicles 9:9</a></span><br />and 956 of their relatives according to their genealogy. All these men were heads of their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">1 Chronicles 12:25</a></span><br />From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7-11</a></span><br />The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. / The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. / The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">1 Chronicles 27:18</a></span><br />over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12</a></span><br />And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15</a></span><br />Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-5.htm">2 Chronicles 35:5</a></span><br />Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-10.htm">Numbers 1:10</a></span><br />from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Numbers 2:18</a></span><br />On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Numbers 10:22</a></span><br />Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Numbers 26:23-25</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, / the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron. / These were the clans of Issachar, and their registration numbered 64,300.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fourscore males.</p><p class="hdg">Shephatiah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-4.htm">Ezra 2:4</a></b></br> The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-9.htm">Nehemiah 7:9</a></b></br> The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Nehemiah 11:4</a></b></br> And at Jerusalem dwelt <i>certain</i> of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/8-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-7.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Eighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Fourscore</a> <a href="/ezra/8-7.htm">Males</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">Michael</a> <a href="/ezra/2-57.htm">Shephatiah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-57.htm">Shephati'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">Zebadiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">Zebadi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-26.htm">Eighty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-26.htm">Fourscore</a> <a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">Males</a> <a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Michael</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-9.htm">Shephatiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-9.htm">Shephati'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-20.htm">Zebadiah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-20.htm">Zebadi'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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezra/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>from the descendants of Shephatiah</b><br>The name Shephatiah means "Yahweh has judged." This name appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with various individuals. The descendants of Shephatiah mentioned here are part of the group returning from Babylonian exile. This return is significant as it fulfills God's promise to restore His people to their land. The mention of Shephatiah connects to the broader narrative of the tribes of Israel and their genealogies, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant people.<p><b>Zebadiah son of Michael</b><br>Zebadiah, meaning "Yahweh has given," is a common name in the Old Testament, indicating the importance of divine providence and blessing. The mention of his father, Michael, which means "Who is like God?" highlights the heritage and faithfulness of the family line. This lineage underscores the importance of maintaining faith and identity even during the exile. The inclusion of specific names serves to authenticate the historical record and the fulfillment of God's promises to specific families and tribes.<p><b>and with him 80 men</b><br>The number 80 is significant as it represents a substantial group of people committed to returning to Jerusalem. This reflects the communal aspect of the return from exile, where families and groups traveled together, supporting one another. The number also signifies strength and readiness to rebuild and restore the community in Jerusalem. This collective movement is a fulfillment of prophetic promises found in books like Jeremiah and Isaiah, where God assures the return and restoration of His people. The unity and determination of these men can be seen as a type of the Church, the body of Christ, working together for a common purpose.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shephatiah.htm">Shephatiah</a></b><br>A family line mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile. The name means "Yahweh has judged" in Hebrew, indicating a lineage that acknowledges God's sovereignty and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebadiah.htm">Zebadiah</a></b><br>The son of Michael, a leader among the returning exiles. His name means "Yahweh has given," reflecting a recognition of God's provision and blessing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/michael.htm">Michael</a></b><br>The father of Zebadiah, whose name means "Who is like God?" This name is a rhetorical question emphasizing the uniqueness and supremacy of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/8/80_men.htm">80 Men</a></b><br>The group of men accompanying Zebadiah, representing a portion of the exiles returning to Jerusalem. Their journey signifies a collective commitment to restoring their homeland and worship practices.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/return_from_exile.htm">Return from Exile</a></b><br>The broader event of the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem, a significant moment of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_leadership.htm">Faithfulness in Leadership</a></b><br>Zebadiah's role as a leader among the returning exiles demonstrates the importance of faithful leadership in guiding God's people. Leaders today are called to lead with integrity and reliance on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_provision.htm">God's Sovereignty and Provision</a></b><br>The names Shephatiah and Zebadiah remind us of God's judgment and provision. Believers can trust in God's sovereign plan and His ability to provide for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_commitment.htm">Community and Commitment</a></b><br>The 80 men who accompanied Zebadiah illustrate the strength found in community and shared commitment to God's purposes. Christians are encouraged to engage in community and support one another in their spiritual journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The return from exile symbolizes spiritual restoration and renewal. Believers are invited to seek personal and communal renewal through repentance and obedience to God.<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/do_ezra_8_lists_conflict_with_earlier_ones.htm">Could the lists in Ezra 8 and earlier genealogies in Ezra or Nehemiah present inconsistencies or errors regarding family names and numbers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_ezra_8_2-14_genealogies.htm">In Ezra 8:2-14, how can these genealogies be accurately verified given the long exile gap and sparse extrabiblical records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ezra_8_25-27's_wealth_match_era_data.htm">In Ezra 8:25-27, do the large amounts of silver and gold conflict with known trade or economic data from that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_artaxerxes'_decree_in_ezra_8_reliable.htm">How reliable is the depiction of Artaxerxes' decree in Ezra 8 when extant Persian documents make no mention of this event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">from the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִבְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mib·bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Shephatiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁפַטְיָ֔ה</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">Zebadiah</span><br /><span class="heb">זְבַדְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḇaḏ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2069.htm">Strong's 2069: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebadiah -- 'Yah has bestowed', the name of several 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 Michael,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽיכָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4317.htm">Strong's 4317: </a> </span><span class="str2">Michael -- 'Who is like God?' an angel, also a number of 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">80</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמֹנִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8084.htm">Strong's 8084: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eighty, eightieth</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/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:8 Of the sons of Shephatiah Zebadiah (Ezr. 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