Ezra 2:50
New International Version
Asnah, Meunim, Nephusim,

New Living Translation
Asnah, Meunim, Nephusim,

English Standard Version
the sons of Asnah, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephisim,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim,

King James Bible
The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim,

New King James Version
the sons of Asnah, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephusim,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Asnah, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephisim,

NASB 1995
the sons of Asnah, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephisim,

NASB 1977
the sons of Asnah, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephisim,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Asnah, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephisim,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Asnah, Meunim, Nephisim,

Christian Standard Bible
Asnah’s descendants, Meunim’s descendants, Nephusim’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Asnah’s descendants, Meunim’s descendants, Nephusim’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephisim,

English Revised Version
the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephisim;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Asnah, Meunim, Nephusim,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Asnah, Meunim, and Nephusim.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim,

NET Bible
the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephussim,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim,

World English Bible
the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephisim,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Asnah, sons of Mehunim, sons of Nephusim,

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Asnah, sons of Mehunim, sons of Nephusim,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Asnah, the sons of Mehunim, the sons of Nephusim,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Asena, the children of Munim, the children of Nephusim,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Asnah, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephusim,

New American Bible
descendants of Asnah, descendants of the Meunites, descendants of the Nephusites,

New Revised Standard Version
Asnah, Meunim, Nephisim,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Asnah the descendants of Mathnin, the children of Nephusin,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Asiya, the children of Mathnin, the children of Nephusin,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephusim;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Asena, the children of Mounim, the children of Nephusim,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
49the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai, 50the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim, 51the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:52
the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim,

1 Chronicles 9:2
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

Nehemiah 11:3
These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants—

1 Chronicles 9:3-4
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.

Nehemiah 11:20-21
The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance. / The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.

Nehemiah 3:26
and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.

Nehemiah 3:31
Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner.

Nehemiah 11:21
The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.

1 Chronicles 9:14-16
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

Nehemiah 7:6-7
These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 7:46-56
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, / the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon, / the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Shalmai, ...

Nehemiah 10:28-29
“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

Nehemiah 13:5
and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests.

Nehemiah 13:10-11
I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts,


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim,

Mehunim

Nehemiah 7:52
The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim,

Meunim, Nephishesim

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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 Asnah
The mention of "the descendants of Asnah" in Ezra 2:50 is part of a genealogical record listing those who returned from the Babylonian exile. The name Asnah is not widely referenced elsewhere in the Bible, suggesting that this group may have been relatively small or less prominent. The inclusion of such names highlights the comprehensive nature of the record, emphasizing the importance of every family and individual in the restoration of Israel. This reflects the biblical theme of God's concern for all His people, regardless of their status or prominence. The return from exile is a fulfillment of God's promise to restore Israel, as prophesied in books like Jeremiah and Isaiah.

the descendants of Meunim
The "descendants of Meunim" are also listed among those returning from exile. The Meunim are mentioned in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 4:41, where they are associated with the inhabitants of the land during the time of King Hezekiah. This suggests that they may have been a group living in the region of Edom or the southern part of Judah. Their inclusion in the list of returnees underscores the diverse backgrounds of those who were part of the Jewish community returning to Jerusalem. This diversity is a testament to the unifying power of God's covenant, bringing together different groups under His promise of restoration.

the descendants of Nephusim
The "descendants of Nephusim" are another group mentioned in this genealogical list. Like Asnah, Nephusim is not a widely recognized name in the biblical text, indicating that this group may have been small or less significant in the broader narrative of Israel's history. However, their inclusion is significant in demonstrating the meticulous record-keeping of the returning exiles. It highlights the importance of each family in the rebuilding of the community and the temple in Jerusalem. This meticulous attention to detail in genealogies is a common feature in the Bible, serving to authenticate the historical record and emphasize the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Asnah
A name mentioned in the genealogical list of temple servants returning from Babylonian exile. The specific identity or historical background of Asnah is not detailed in the Bible, but the mention signifies a family or group dedicated to serving in the temple.

2. Meunim
Another group listed among the temple servants. The name may be related to a people or region known as Maon or Meunites, possibly indicating a connection to a specific geographic or ethnic origin.

3. Nephusim
A group or family of temple servants. Like Asnah and Meunim, they are part of the larger community of returnees committed to the restoration of worship in Jerusalem.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Service
The listing of these groups highlights the importance of every role in the community of faith. Each family, regardless of their background, contributed to the worship and functioning of the temple. This teaches us that every service to God, no matter how small it seems, is valuable.

Restoration and Commitment
The return from exile and the dedication of these groups to temple service illustrate a commitment to restoring proper worship. In our lives, we should be committed to restoring and maintaining our relationship with God.

Diversity in Unity
The inclusion of various groups, possibly from different backgrounds, in temple service reflects the unity in diversity within the body of Christ. We are called to embrace and work alongside believers from all walks of life.

Historical Continuity
The genealogical records in Ezra remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and the continuity of God's work through generations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Asnah,
אַסְנָ֥ה (’as·nāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 619: Asnah -- perhaps 'thornbush', one of the Nethinim

the descendants
בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Meunim,
מְעוּנִ֖ים (mə·‘ū·nîm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4586: Meunites -- a people Southeast of the Dead Sea

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

of Nephusim,
נְפוּסִֽים׃ (nə·p̄ū·sîm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5300: Nephushesim


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