Ezra 2:54
What does Ezra 2:54 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:54 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:54 means
The children of Neziah and Hatipha conclude the list of Nethinim. Ending with a shorter pair after many triads draws attention to the completeness of the roster: a broad, multi-family servant class is in place. These names, though obscure, are honored in Scripture for their part in restoring worship. The record assures that these households were recognized and would serve alongside priests and Levites, enabling the temple to function well when rebuilt.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Neziah, sons of Hatipha.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Nasia, the children of Hatipha,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
Context
This verse closes the Nethinim section (vv. 43–54). The narrative will now present the children of Solomon’s servants (vv. 55–58), another group attached to temple service, before shifting to those who could not verify their lineage (vv. 59–63). The flow maintains the theme of ordered restoration with careful attention to roles, rights, and purity in the worship of God.