Ezra 2:4
New International Version
of Shephatiah 372

New Living Translation
The family of Shephatiah 372

English Standard Version
The sons of Shephatiah, 372.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Shephatiah, 372;

King James Bible
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

New King James Version
the people of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy-two;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Shephatiah, 372;

NASB 1995
the sons of Shephatiah, 372;

NASB 1977
the sons of Shephatiah, 372;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Shephatiah, 372;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Shephatiah, 372;

Christian Standard Bible
Shephatiah’s descendants 372

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shephatiah’s descendants 372

American Standard Version
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

English Revised Version
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Shephatiah 372

International Standard Version
Descendants of Shephatiah: 372

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Shephatiah, 372;

NET Bible
the descendants of Shephatiah: 372;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

World English Bible
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Sephatia, three hundred seventy-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two.

New American Bible
descendants of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy-two;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Saphatia, three hundred and seventy-two.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
3the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; 4the descendants of Shephatiah, 372; 5the descendants of Arah, 775;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:9
the descendants of Shephatiah, 372;

1 Chronicles 9:3
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Nehemiah 11:4
while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;

1 Chronicles 3:19-24
The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, / and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. / The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. ...

Nehemiah 3:23-24
Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house. / After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner,

Nehemiah 12:1-7
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...

Nehemiah 12:12-21
In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; / of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; / of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; ...

Nehemiah 12:22-26
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ...

Matthew 1:12-16
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. ...

Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

1 Chronicles 2:3-4
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death. / Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.

1 Chronicles 2:5-6
The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. / The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all.

1 Chronicles 2:7-8
The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things. / The son of Ethan: Azariah.

1 Chronicles 2:9-10
The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. / Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

Shephatiah

Ezra 8:8
And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fourscore males.

Nehemiah 7:9
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

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Ezra 2
1. The number that return of the people
36. of the priests
40. of the Levites
43. of the Nethinims
55. of Solomon's servants
61. of the priests who could not show their pedigree
64. The whole number of them, with their substance
68. Their offerings














the descendants of Shephatiah
The mention of "the descendants of Shephatiah" refers to one of the families or clans that returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah. Shephatiah is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, and it means "Yahweh has judged." This particular Shephatiah is not explicitly identified elsewhere, but the name suggests a lineage that was significant enough to be recorded. The return of these descendants highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land. This restoration is a key theme in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, emphasizing God's faithfulness and the importance of maintaining the covenant community.

372
The number 372 indicates the specific count of individuals from the family of Shephatiah who returned. This precise number underscores the historical accuracy and attention to detail in the biblical record. It also reflects the organized nature of the return, as families and clans were meticulously documented. The listing of numbers in Ezra 2 serves to authenticate the historical event of the return and to show the continuity of the Israelite community. This enumeration is part of a larger census that parallels the lists found in Nehemiah 7, demonstrating the consistency and reliability of the biblical narrative. The careful recording of these numbers also points to the importance of each individual in the collective restoration of the nation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Shephatiah
A name meaning "Yahweh has judged" or "Yahweh is judge." The descendants of Shephatiah were among those who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah. This return was part of the larger event of the Jewish exiles coming back to their homeland to rebuild the temple and restore their community.

2. Babylonian Exile
A significant period in Jewish history when the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon. The return from exile, as documented in the book of Ezra, marks a pivotal moment of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people.

3. Return to Jerusalem
The event of the Jewish exiles returning to Jerusalem under the decree of King Cyrus of Persia. This return was not just a physical journey but also a spiritual renewal and a fulfillment of God's promises.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The return of the descendants of Shephatiah is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. Despite the exile, God preserved a remnant and fulfilled His promise to bring them back to their land.

The Importance of Heritage and Identity
The detailed genealogies in Ezra remind us of the importance of knowing our spiritual heritage and identity. As believers, we are part of a larger account of God's redemptive work throughout history.

Obedience to God's Call
The willingness of the exiles to return and rebuild demonstrates obedience to God's call. In our lives, we are also called to respond to God's leading, even when it requires sacrifice and courage.

Community and Collaboration
The collective effort of the returning exiles highlights the importance of community and working together towards a common goal. In the church, unity and collaboration are essential for fulfilling God's purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shephatiah,
שְׁפַטְיָ֔ה (šə·p̄aṭ·yāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8203: Shephatiah -- 'Yah has judged', the name of a number of Israelites

372;
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (šə·lōš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice


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