Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe descendants of Shephatiah, 372; World English Bible The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons 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 BibleThe 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 BibleThe 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 1917The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two. Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of Saphatia, three hundred and seventy-two. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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. Jump to Previous Children Hundred Seventy Seventy-Two Shephatiah Shephati'ah ThreeJump to Next Children Hundred Seventy Seventy-Two Shephatiah Shephati'ah ThreeEzra 2 1. The number that return of the people36. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. ShephatiahA 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 RestorationThe 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 2:4?2. How does Ezra 2:4 demonstrate God's faithfulness in preserving His people? 3. What significance do genealogies hold in understanding God's covenantal promises? 4. How can Ezra 2:4 inspire us to value our spiritual heritage today? 5. In what ways does Ezra 2:4 connect to God's restoration theme in Scripture? 6. How can we apply the lessons from Ezra 2:4 in our community building? 7. What is the significance of the 775 descendants of Pahath-moab in Ezra 2:4? 8. How does Ezra 2:4 contribute to understanding Israel's post-exilic community? 9. Why is the genealogical record in Ezra 2:4 important for biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2? 11. Could the lists in Ezra 8 and earlier genealogies in Ezra or Nehemiah present inconsistencies or errors regarding family names and numbers? 12. Who were the Meunites in the Bible? 13. In Ezra 4:2, if Samaritans were truly offering assistance in rebuilding the temple, why does the broader biblical narrative often portray them as antagonists? 14. What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records? What Does Ezra 2:4 Mean the descendants“the descendants of Shephatiah, 372;” (Ezra 2:4) • The word “descendants” reminds us this record is tracing literal families, not abstract groups. From Genesis 5 through Ezra 2, Scripture repeatedly charts lineages to show the faithfulness of God’s covenant promises (Genesis 17:7; Exodus 1:1; Ezra 1:5). • Ezra’s list establishes who had a rightful claim to return, settle, and worship in the land (Numbers 26:52-56). Those who could not verify ancestry were set aside from priestly service (Ezra 2:62), underscoring why these details matter. • Genealogies also demonstrate God’s personal knowledge of His people—each individual counts, just as Jesus later affirmed that even “the very hairs of your head are all numbered” (Luke 12:7). of Shephatiah • “Shephatiah” identifies the family head whose household came back from exile. Several men in Scripture bear this name—one of David’s sons (2 Samuel 3:4), a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:5), and an official in Jeremiah’s day (Jeremiah 38:1). The name appears often enough to show a wider clan network, yet here it pinpoints one particular branch God preserved. • This family traveled roughly 900 miles from Babylon to Judah, answering the royal decree to rebuild the temple (Ezra 1:1-4). Their presence testifies to God stirring individual hearts, just as He did for Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the prophets (Ezra 1:5; Haggai 1:14). • Their return fulfills prophetic promises that a remnant would come home (Isaiah 10:21-22; Jeremiah 29:10-14), demonstrating the literal reliability of God’s word. 372 • Scripture records the precise number—372 souls. Nehemiah 7:9 repeats the same figure, confirming the record’s accuracy. • Though not the largest family listed, 372 people represent considerable courage and commitment. They left settled lives in Persia for the hardships of a ruined homeland (Ezra 3:8; 4:4-5). • Every number in this chapter points to individual stories of repentance, obedience, and hope. God values the collective and the personal; He numbers both stars (Psalm 147:4) and exiles. • The tally also highlights God’s preservation: even after exile and dispersion, these families survived intact, illustrating His promise to keep a faithful remnant (Jeremiah 23:3; Romans 9:27 referencing Isaiah 10:22). summary Ezra 2:4 may appear to be a simple census line, yet it captures a profound truth. By naming the descendants of Shephatiah and counting them one by one, Scripture shows God’s meticulous care, the importance of covenant lineage, and the fulfillment of prophetic promises. This single verse, nestled in a long list, assures us that every family and every person matters in God’s redemptive plan—then and now. Hebrew the descendantsבְּנֵ֣י (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 Links Ezra 2:4 NIVEzra 2:4 NLT Ezra 2:4 ESV Ezra 2:4 NASB Ezra 2:4 KJV Ezra 2:4 BibleApps.com Ezra 2:4 Biblia Paralela Ezra 2:4 Chinese Bible Ezra 2:4 French Bible Ezra 2:4 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 2:4 The children of Shephatiah three hundred seventy-two (Ezr. Ez) |