Ezra 2:57
What does Ezra 2:57 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:57 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:57 means
The children of Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth-hazzebaim, and Ami conclude the list of Solomon’s servants. The diversity of names points to a long history behind this servant class. Recording them establishes continuity and confirms their standing within the restored community’s structure. Their duties would help sustain daily temple activities and related logistics, enabling priests and Levites to focus on their distinct callings within the worship of God.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Shephatiah, sons of Hattil, sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, sons of Ami.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Saphatia, the children of Hatil, the children of Phochereth, which were of Asebaim, the children of Ami,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-Hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
Context
This verse completes the enumeration of Solomon’s servants. The next verse will sum the combined total of the Nethinim and Solomon’s servants (v. 58), affirming their significant presence. After that, the narrative will address individuals whose lineage could not be confirmed (vv. 59–63), especially among priests, and describe the measures taken to preserve priestly purity pending divine guidance.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 7:59
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Amon.