Ezra 10:33
What does Ezra 10:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 10:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 10:33 means
From the sons of Hashum, seven are listed: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei. The number suggests a notable spread within this family. The listing communicates that, although sin diffused widely, the response was equally comprehensive. No household was beyond the commission’s reach. Recording this many names in one family challenges any assumption that the problem was minor or sporadic. Instead, it had taken root at many points, requiring a coordinated, covenant-focused remedy to protect Israel’s identity and worship integrity in the land to which God had restored them.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Of the sons of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, Shimei.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Of the sons of Hashum; Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Of the sons of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, Shimei.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Of the sons of Hashum, Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, Shimei.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Of the sons of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, Shimei.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And of the sons of Hasom, Mathanai, Mathatha, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jermai, Manasse, Semei.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Of the children of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, Shimei.
Context
This entry adds weight to the accumulating roll of names. The next section, covering the sons of Bani, will be the longest sequence, reflecting extensive cases within that clan. The narrative rhythm remains steady, as the writer’s goal is not narrative drama but public documentation and theological seriousness about obedience and communal holiness.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:19
The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.
- Nehemiah 7:22
The children of Hashum, three hundred twenty and eight.