Ezra 2:57
New International Version
Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-Hazzebaim and Ami

New Living Translation
Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.

English Standard Version
the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the sons of Ami.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami.

King James Bible
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.

New King James Version
the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, and the sons of Ami.

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the sons of Ami.

NASB 1995
the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the sons of Ami.

NASB 1977
the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the sons of Ami.

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the sons of Ami.

Amplified Bible
the sons of Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth-hazzebaim, Ami.

Christian Standard Bible
Shephatiah’s descendants, Hattil’s descendants, Pochereth-hazzebaim’s descendants, and Ami’s descendants.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shephatiah’s descendants, Hattil’s descendants, Pochereth-hazzebaim’s descendants, and Ami’s descendants.

American Standard Version
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.

English Revised Version
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth Hazzebaim, and Ami.

International Standard Version
Descendants of Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami.

NET Bible
the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pokereth-Hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami.

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pokereth Hazzebaim, the descendants of Ami.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.

World English Bible
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Shephatiah, sons of Hattil, sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, sons of Ami.

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Shephatiah, sons of Hattil, sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, sons of Ami.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, the sons of Ami.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Saphatia, the children of Hatil, the children of Phochereth, which were of Asebaim, the children of Ami,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth, who were of Hazzebaim, the sons of Ami:

New American Bible
descendants of Shephatiah, descendants of Hattil, descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, descendants of Ami.

New Revised Standard Version
Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattiel, the descendants of Kabroth, the descendants of Hiltha, the descendants of Amar,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Gadal, the children of Khatuul, the children of Baqruth, the children of Khiltha, the children of Amar.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Saphatia, the children of Atil, the children of Phacherath, the children of Aseboim, the children of Emei.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
56the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, 57the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami. 58The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:59
the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon.

Nehemiah 7:61-62
The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: / the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Nehemiah 11:3-4
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— / 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;

Nehemiah 11:20
The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

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 12:22-26
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. ...

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. ...

Isaiah 11:11-12
On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.

Isaiah 56:8
Thus declares the Lord GOD, who gathers the dispersed of Israel: “I will gather to them still others besides those already gathered.”

Jeremiah 23:3
Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply.

Jeremiah 31:8-9
Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly! / They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”

Ezekiel 11:17
Therefore declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you from the countries to which you have been scattered, and I will give back to you the land of Israel.’

Ezekiel 20:34
With a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.

Pochereth

Nehemiah 7:59
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.

Ami

Nehemiah 7:59
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.

Amon

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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 name Shephatiah means "Yahweh has judged." This name appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals of notable lineage or leadership. The descendants of Shephatiah are listed among those returning from the Babylonian exile, indicating their continued significance in the post-exilic community. This return fulfills the promises of restoration found in the prophetic books, such as Jeremiah 29:10-14, where God promises to bring His people back to their land.

the descendants of Hattil
Hattil is a name that appears only in the genealogical records of Ezra and Nehemiah. The inclusion of Hattil's descendants in the list of returnees underscores the importance of maintaining family lineage and tribal identity, which was crucial for the re-establishment of Israel's religious and social structures. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant people, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 7:9.

the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim
The name Pochereth-hazzebaim is unique and somewhat enigmatic, possibly meaning "the trapper of gazelles." This name may indicate a family profession or characteristic. The presence of such specific names in the genealogical records highlights the diversity and complexity of the returning exiles. It also emphasizes the inclusivity of God's plan, as He gathers people from various backgrounds to fulfill His purposes, reminiscent of the diverse body of Christ described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-14.

and the descendants of Ami
Ami, like Hattil, is a name that appears only in the context of the return from exile. The mention of Ami's descendants signifies the restoration of families and the re-establishment of their roles within the community. This restoration is a physical manifestation of God's redemptive work, pointing forward to the ultimate restoration through Jesus Christ, who reconciles all things to Himself, as stated in Colossians 1:20.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Shephatiah
A name meaning "Yahweh has judged." This name appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with different individuals. In this context, it refers to a family returning from Babylonian exile.

2. Hattil
A lesser-known name in the Bible, representing a family or clan among the returning exiles. The name's meaning is not explicitly clear but is part of the genealogical record in Ezra.

3. Pochereth-hazzebaim
This name is unique and likely refers to a family or group of people. The name itself is complex, possibly meaning "the potter of the gazelles," indicating a trade or characteristic of the family.

4. Ami
Another name listed among the returning exiles. Like Hattil, it is not widely mentioned elsewhere, but it signifies the importance of each family in the restoration of Israel.

5. The Return from Exile
This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity, a significant moment in Jewish history where they began to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage helps us appreciate God's faithfulness through generations. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, Christians can value their spiritual lineage in Christ.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The return from exile is a testament to God's promise-keeping nature. He restores and rebuilds, offering hope to those who feel displaced or lost.

Every Individual Matters
The detailed genealogies show that every person and family is significant in God's plan. No one is overlooked in His kingdom.

Community and Identity
The returning exiles were not just individuals but part of a community with a shared identity. Christians are called to live in community, supporting and building one another up.

Trust in God's Timing
The return from exile happened in God's perfect timing. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's timing for their own lives and circumstances.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

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

of Hattil,
חַטִּ֗יל (ḥaṭ·ṭîl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2411: Hattil -- an Israelite

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

of
פֹּכֶ֥רֶת (pō·ḵe·reṯ)
0
Strong's Hebrew

Pochereth-hazzebaim,
הַצְּבָיִ֖ים (haṣ·ṣə·ḇā·yîm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6380: Pochereth-hazzebaim -- 'bindress of the gazelles', head of a postexilic family

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

of Ami.
אָמִֽי׃ (’ā·mî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 532: Ami


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