Ezra 2:44
What does Ezra 2:44 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:44 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:44 means
The list of Nethinim continues with Keros, Siaha, and Padon. These names represent households committed to temple service, passing on their duties through generations. The inclusion of each family preserves their identity and honors their contribution to the sacred life of Israel. Their roles would have freed priests and Levites to focus on teaching, sacrifice, and music by handling necessary logistical tasks. This detailed register reassures readers that the restoration thoughtfully provided for every aspect of worship life.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Keros, sons of Siaha, sons of Padon,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Ceros, the children of Sia, the children of Phadon,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,
Context
The catalog of Nethinim proceeds steadily (vv. 43–54). Each verse adds a few more families, highlighting the breadth of the servant class. This sequence will continue for many verses, emphasizing how integral these roles were. After finishing the Nethinim list, the chapter will briefly record Solomon’s servants (vv. 55–58), another body of temple workers, before addressing lineage issues (vv. 59–63) and totals (vv. 64–67).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 7:47
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,