Ezra 2:47
What does Ezra 2:47 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:47 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:47 means
The children of Giddel, Gahar, and Reaiah are named among the Nethinim. Their inclusion signifies that a wide array of families committed themselves to service roles that, while not prominent, were essential for worship. These names, many unfamiliar to us, mattered deeply in the community’s organization. The record guards their identity and ensures their place in the restored order, highlighting that the temple required more than priests and Levites—it required a host of faithful servants.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Giddel, sons of Gahar, sons of Reaiah,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Gaddel, the children of Gaher, the children of Raaia,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,
Context
The Nethinim list keeps advancing with triads of family names. This rhythm will persist through verse 54, building a substantial roster of temple servants. Once this register concludes, the narrative will briefly list the children of Solomon’s servants (vv. 55–58), then note those who could not prove their lineage (vv. 59–63), before providing totals and describing offerings (vv. 64–70).