Ezra 2:55 The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Peruda,

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New International Version
The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,

New Living Translation
The descendants of these servants of King Solomon returned from exile: Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,

English Standard Version
The sons of Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Hassophereth, the sons of Peruda,

Berean Standard Bible
The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Peruda,

King James Bible
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,

New King James Version
The sons of Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Peruda,

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Hassophereth, the sons of Peruda,

NASB 1995
The sons of Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Hassophereth, the sons of Peruda,

NASB 1977
The sons of Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Hassophereth, the sons of Peruda,

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Hassophereth, the sons of Peruda,

Amplified Bible
The sons of [King] Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, Hassophereth (Sophereth), Peruda,

Christian Standard Bible
The descendants of Solomon’s servants included Sotai’s descendants, Hassophereth’s descendants, Peruda’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The descendants of Solomon’s servants included: Sotai’s descendants, Hassophereth’s descendants, Peruda’s descendants,

American Standard Version
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,

English Revised Version
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These descendants of Solomon's servants returned from exile: the descendants of Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,

International Standard Version
The Descendants of Solomon's Servants: Descendants of Sotai, Hassophereth, and Peruda.

Majority Standard Bible
The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Peruda,

NET Bible
The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Hassophereth, the descendants of Peruda,

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Solomon's servants: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Hassophereth, the descendants of Peruda,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,

World English Bible
The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Sons of the servants of Solomon: sons of Sotai, sons of Sophereth, sons of Peruda,

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of the servants of Solomon: sons of Sotai, sons of Sophereth, sons of Peruda,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Solomon's servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Peruda,

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of the servants of Solomon, the children of Sotai, the children of Sopheret, the children of Pharuda,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of the servants of Solomon, the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Peruda,

New American Bible
Descendants of Solomon’s servants: descendants of Sotai, descendants of Hassophereth, descendants of Peruda,

New Revised Standard Version
The descendants of Solomon’s servants: Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Ebar, the descendants of Shalim, the descendants of Satim, the descendants of Aspherot, the descendants of Peruda,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Evar, the children of Shalim, the children of Satim, the children of Espruth, the children of Pruda,

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of the servants of Solomon: the children of Sotai, the children of Sephera, the children of Phadura,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The List of Returning Exiles
…54the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha. 55The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Peruda, 56the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,…

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Cross References

Nehemiah 7:57
The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida,

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—

Joshua 9:27
On that day he made them woodcutters and water carriers, as they are to this day for the congregation of the LORD and for the altar at the place He would choose.

1 Kings 9:21
their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.

1 Chronicles 6:49
But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

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

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

2 Chronicles 8:7-8
As for all the people who remained of the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (these people were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites had not destroyed—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.

1 Kings 5:13-14
Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel. / He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor.

1 Chronicles 23:4
“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges,

1 Chronicles 23:24
These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD.

Matthew 23:2-3
“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

John 4:22
You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews.

Treasury of Scripture

The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,

Solomon's

1 Kings 9:21
Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, upon those did Solomon levy a tribute of bondservice unto this day.

Peruda

Nehemiah 7:57
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,

Perida

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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

Berean Study Bible

The descendants of Solomon’s servants
This phrase refers to a specific group of people who were originally servants or laborers under King Solomon. In the Hebrew context, the term "servants" (עֲבָדִים, avadim) can denote a range of roles from slaves to skilled workers. Solomon's reign was marked by extensive building projects, including the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem, which required a large workforce. These descendants were likely part of the non-Israelite labor force that Solomon conscripted, as mentioned in 1 Kings 9:20-21. Their inclusion in the list of returnees highlights the continuity of their service and their integration into the community of Israel, even after the Babylonian exile.

The descendants of Sotai
The name "Sotai" (סֹטַי) is of uncertain origin, but it is listed among the families returning from exile. The mention of specific family names underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in post-exilic Jewish society. It reflects the meticulous record-keeping and the desire to preserve tribal and familial identities, which were crucial for maintaining the covenant community's integrity and fulfilling God's promises to the patriarchs.

The descendants of Hassophereth
The name "Hassophereth" (הַסֹּפֶרֶת) is intriguing, as it may be related to the Hebrew root "safar" (סָפַר), meaning "to count" or "to record." This could suggest a connection to scribal or administrative roles, which were vital in the governance and religious life of Israel. The presence of such families among the returnees indicates the restoration of not only the physical structures of Jerusalem but also the administrative and religious functions necessary for the community's reestablishment.

The descendants of Peruda
The name "Peruda" (פְּרוּדָא) is less well-known, and its etymology is uncertain. However, its inclusion in the genealogical record serves as a testament to the diverse backgrounds of those who returned to Judah. Each family, regardless of its prominence or obscurity, played a role in the collective effort to rebuild the nation. This reflects the biblical theme of God using a variety of people and backgrounds to accomplish His purposes, emphasizing the value of every individual in His redemptive plan.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(55) The children of Solomon's servants.--These are mentioned in 1 Kings 9 as a servile class, formed of the residue of the Canaanites. They were probably inferior to the Nethinims, but are generally classed with them, as in the general enumeration here. Both these classes retained during their captivity their attachment to the service into which they had been received; and, the Levites being so few, their value in the reconstitution of the Temple gave them the special importance they assume in these books.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 55. - Solomon's servants. Solomon formed the remnant of the Canaanitish population which survived at his day into a separate servile class, which he employed in forced labours (1 Kings 9:20, 21). It would seem that the descendants of these persons, having been carried into captivity by the Chaldaeans, continued to form a distinct class, and had become attached to the sacerdotal order, as a body of hieroduli inferior even to the Nethinims. We may account for their special mention at this time by the importance of their services, when such a work as that of rebuilding the temple was about to be taken in hand.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

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

of the servants
עַבְדֵ֣י (‘aḇ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

of Solomon:
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

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

of Sotai,
סֹטַ֥י (sō·ṭay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5479: Sotai -- an Israelite

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

of Sophereth,
הַסֹּפֶ֖רֶת (has·sō·p̄e·reṯ)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5618: Hassophereth -- father of some returning exiles

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

of Peruda,
פְרוּדָֽא׃ (p̄ə·rū·ḏā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6514: Perida -- an Israelite

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