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the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred and threescore 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 Shelomith, Ben-Josiphiah, and with him one hundred and sixty 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 Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah and 160 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 Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah and 160 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 Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah and 160 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 Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah and 160 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 Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, with 160 men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shelomith son of Josiphiah from Bani’s descendants, and 160 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 />Shelomith son of Josiphiah from Bani&#8217s descendants, and 160 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 Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him a hundred and threescore 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 Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him an hundred and threescore 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 Bani: Shelomith, son of Josiphiah, with 160 males<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Bani's descendants: Josiphiah's son Shelomith and 160 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 Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 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 Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 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 Bani, Shelomith the son of Josiphiah, and with him one hundred sixty 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 Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him a hundred and sixty 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 Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him one hundred sixty 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 Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah, and with him one hundred and sixty 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 Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah, and with him a hundred and sixty 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 Shelomith: son of Josiphiah, and with him a hundred and sixty 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 Selomith, the son of Josphia, and with him a hundred and sixty 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 Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah, and one hundred sixty 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 Bani, Shelomoth, son of Josiphiah, and with him one hundred and sixty 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 Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him one hundred sixty 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 Salmoth, Salmoth the son of Nosiphiah, and with him two hundred and sixty males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From the children of Salmuth: Salmuth, son of Nesuphyah, and with him two hundred and sixty 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 Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him a hundred and threescore 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 Baani; Selimuth the son of Josephia, and with him a hundred and sixty males.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/8-10.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=1964" 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">9</span>from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men; <span class="reftext">10</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 of Bani,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8019.htm" title="8019: šə·lō·w·mîṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shlowmiyth; from shalowm; peaceableness; Shelomith, the name of five Israelites and three Israelitesses.">Shelomith</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/3131.htm" title="3131: yō·w·sip̄·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah adds, an Isr. From active participle of yacaph and Yahh; Jah adding; Josiphjah, an Israelite.">of Josiphiah,</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: mê·’āh (Number-fs) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">160</a> <a href="/hebrew/8346.htm" title="8346: wə·šiš·šîm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Sixty. Multiple of shesh; sixty."></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">11</span>from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 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/9-2.htm">1 Chronicles 9:2-3</a></span><br />Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Nehemiah 11:3-4</a></span><br />These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1-8</a></span><br />Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-3</a></span><br />At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Nehemiah 9:38</a></span><br />In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Nehemiah 13:13</a></span><br />I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-6</a></span><br />When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-15</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-4.htm">1 Chronicles 15:4-12</a></span><br />Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites: / From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives; / from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-26.htm">1 Chronicles 12:26-28</a></span><br />From Levi: 4,600, / including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...</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 Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred and three score males.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/2-10.htm">Bani</a> <a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">Males</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">Shelomith</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">Shelo'mith</a> <a href="/ezra/6-3.htm">Sixty</a> <a href="/ezra/6-3.htm">Threescore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/10-29.htm">Bani</a> <a href="/ezra/8-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/8-11.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ezra/8-12.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezra/8-11.htm">Males</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-11.htm">Shelomith</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-11.htm">Shelo'mith</a> <a href="/ezra/8-13.htm">Sixty</a> <a href="/ezra/8-13.htm">Threescore</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 Bani</b><br>The mention of Bani connects to the broader genealogical records of the Israelites returning from Babylonian exile. Bani is a name that appears in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in Nehemiah, indicating a family or clan that was significant during the post-exilic period. This highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal affiliation in maintaining the identity and heritage of the Jewish people.<p><b>Shelomith son of Josiphiah</b><br>Shelomith, a name meaning "peaceful," is identified as the son of Josiphiah. This personal identification underscores the importance of individual leadership within the returning exiles. The naming of both father and son suggests a continuity of faith and responsibility passed down through generations, which was crucial for the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple worship.<p><b>and with him 160 men</b><br>The number 160 signifies a substantial group, indicating that Shelomith was a leader of a significant contingent of returnees. This reflects the organized effort to repopulate and rebuild Jerusalem, as well as the communal nature of the return. The specific number also suggests careful record-keeping and the importance of each individual in the collective mission. This mirrors other biblical accounts where numbers are used to convey the strength and commitment of God's people, such as the numbering of the tribes in the Book of Numbers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bani.htm">Bani</a></b><br>A family or clan within the tribe of Israel. The name Bani appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with those returning from exile.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shelomith.htm">Shelomith</a></b><br>The son of Josiphiah, a leader among the returning exiles. His name means "peaceful" in Hebrew, indicating a possible character trait or aspiration for peace.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/josiphiah.htm">Josiphiah</a></b><br>The father of Shelomith. His name means "Yahweh adds" or "Yahweh increases," suggesting a divine blessing or increase.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/1/160_men.htm">160 Men</a></b><br>This number represents the group of men accompanying Shelomith, indicating a significant family or clan returning to Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/return_from_exile.htm">Return from Exile</a></b><br>This event is part of the larger account of the Israelites returning from Babylonian captivity to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple, a significant moment of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>Shelomith, as a leader, demonstrates the critical role of leadership in guiding and organizing the people of God. Effective leadership is essential for spiritual and communal restoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_details.htm">Faithfulness in Small Details</a></b><br>The specific mention of names and numbers in <a href="/ezra/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10</a> underscores the importance of each individual in God's plan. Every person matters in the community of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The return from exile is not just a physical journey but a reclaiming of spiritual and cultural identity. Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a></b><br>The return of the exiles is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Trust in God's timing and His plans for restoration in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a></b><br>The collective return of families and clans highlights the strength found in community and unity. Working together in faith can achieve great things for God's kingdom.<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_i_discipline_my_body_and_control_it.htm">What does 'The joy of the Lord is your strength' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_esther_10_align_with_other_ot_texts.htm">Esther 10 (entire) - How can the brief mention of King Ahasuerus's acts reconcile with other Old Testament texts depicting Persian rule differently?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_10_1-27_names_accurate.htm">Is the extensive list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27 historically consistent with known genealogical records, or are there discrepancies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_ezra_10_10_align_with_anti-divorce.htm">Ezra 10:10 - How is this command to divorce reconcileable with other biblical teachings that appear to disapprove of divorce?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Here also a name is wanting. The LXX. have, "of the sons of Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - Here again there is a similar omission of a name, which the Septuagint supplies by reading, "Of the sons of Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah." Bani appears as the head of a family in <a href="/ezra/2-10.htm">Ezra 2:10</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-10.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 [of Bani],</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִבְּנֵ֥י</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">Shelomith</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלוֹמִ֖ית</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·w·mîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8019.htm">Strong's 8019: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shelomith -- 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 Josiphiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסִפְיָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sip̄·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3131.htm">Strong's 3131: </a> </span><span class="str2">Josiphiah -- 'Yah adds', an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and with him</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִמּ֕וֹ</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">160</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאָ֥ה</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 /><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/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/8-10.htm">Ezra 8:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/8-10.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:10 Of the sons of Shelomith the son (Ezr. 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