Ezra 2:8
New International Version
of Zattu 945

New Living Translation
The family of Zattu 945

English Standard Version
The sons of Zattu, 945.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Zattu, 945;

King James Bible
The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

New King James Version
the people of Zattu, nine hundred and forty-five;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Zattu, 945;

NASB 1995
the sons of Zattu, 945;

NASB 1977
the sons of Zattu, 945;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Zattu, 945;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Zattu, 945;

Christian Standard Bible
Zattu’s descendants 945

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zattu’s descendants 945

American Standard Version
The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

English Revised Version
The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Zattu 945

International Standard Version
Descendants of Zattu: 945

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Zattu, 945;

NET Bible
the descendants of Zattu: 945;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Zattu, nine hundred forty-five.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

World English Bible
The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty-five.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Zattu, nine hundred and forty-five;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Zattu, nine hundred and forty and five.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Zattu, nine hundred and forty and five.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Zethua, nine hundred forty-five.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Zattu, nine hundred forty-five.

New American Bible
descendants of Zattu, nine hundred and forty-five;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Zattu, nine hundred forty-five.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Zatiah, nine hundred and forty-five.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Nethaniah, nine hundred and forty and five.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Zatthua, nine hundred and forty-five.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
7the descendants of Elam, 1,254; 8the descendants of Zattu, 945; 9the descendants of Zaccai, 760;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:13
the descendants of Zattu, 845;

Nehemiah 7:6-73
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: / the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; ...

1 Chronicles 9:1-2
So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

Nehemiah 11:1-2
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 12:1-26
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 3:1-32
At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...

Nehemiah 8:1-18
At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ...

Nehemiah 9:1-38
On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. / Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God. ...

Nehemiah 10:1-39
Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ...

Nehemiah 13:1-31
At that time the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people, and in it they found the passage stating that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, / because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). / As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent. ...

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 2:5-11
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...

Romans 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...

Hebrews 11:32-40
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

Zattu

Ezra 10:27
And of the sons of Zattu; Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, and Jeremoth, and Zabad, and Aziza.

Nehemiah 7:13
The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.

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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 Zattu
The mention of "the descendants of Zattu" refers to one of the family groups that returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah. Zattu is listed among the leaders who returned with Zerubbabel, as seen in Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7. This highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in post-exilic Jewish society. The name Zattu itself is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, suggesting that this family may not have been prominent before the exile but gained significance in the restoration period. The return of these families fulfills the prophecies of restoration found in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, where God promises to bring His people back to their land.

945
The specific number, 945, indicates the number of male members from the family of Zattu who returned. This precise counting reflects the careful record-keeping and organization of the returning exiles, emphasizing the importance of each family unit in the rebuilding of the nation. The detailed census underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people numerically and spiritually. The number also suggests a substantial family group, indicating that the descendants of Zattu were a significant part of the community tasked with rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple. This restoration effort is a type of the ultimate restoration that Christ brings, as He rebuilds the spiritual temple, the Church, through His redemptive work.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zattu
Zattu is the head of a family or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile. The mention of Zattu in Ezra 2:8 highlights the importance of family lineage and the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem.

2. Babylonian Exile
This was a period when the Israelites were taken captive by the Babylonians. The return from exile marks a significant event in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal.

3. Return to Jerusalem
The return of the exiles to Jerusalem is a pivotal event in the book of Ezra, representing the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land.
Teaching Points
Importance of Lineage and Heritage
The mention of Zattu and his descendants underscores the value of family heritage and the role it plays in God's redemptive plan. Believers are encouraged to honor their spiritual heritage and recognize their place in God's family.

Faithfulness in Restoration
The return of the exiles, including the descendants of Zattu, illustrates God's faithfulness in restoring His people. Christians can trust in God's promises for restoration and renewal in their own lives.

Active Participation in God's Work
The descendants of Zattu were part of the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem. This teaches believers the importance of being active participants in God's work, contributing to the spiritual and communal restoration.

Community and Identity
The listing of families and their numbers highlights the significance of community and identity in the faith journey. Believers are reminded of the importance of being part of a faith community and contributing to its growth and health.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Zattu,
זַתּ֔וּא (zat·tū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2240: Zattu -- an Israelite

945;
תְּשַׁ֥ע (tə·ša‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8672: Nine, ninth


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