Ezra 2:50
What does Ezra 2:50 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:50 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:50 means
The children of Asnah, Meunim, and Nephisim are included among the Nethinim. These names add to the diverse composition of temple servants. Though their tasks are not detailed, their presence assures that the restored community had people prepared to handle myriad support jobs. The emphasis on names underscores that service is personal—families carried identities and callings tied to the house of God, ensuring continuity and accountability in their roles.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephisim,
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephisim,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephisim,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Asnah, sons of Mehunim, sons of Nephusim,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Asena, the children of Munim, the children of Nephusim,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephusim,
Context
This verse continues the Nethinim enumeration, which stretches across many verses to show how expansive this servant class was. The catalog will keep adding names (vv. 51–54) before listing the children of Solomon’s servants (vv. 55–58). Thereafter, the chapter will pivot to cases of uncertain lineage, a crucial matter for maintaining the sanctity of priestly service (vv. 59–63).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 7:52
The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim,