Ezra 8:6
New International Version
of the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;

New Living Translation
From the family of Adin: Ebed son of Jonathan and 50 other men.

English Standard Version
Of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men.

Berean Standard Bible
from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;

King James Bible
Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

New King James Version
of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males;

New American Standard Bible
and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and fifty males with him;

NASB 1995
and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and 50 males with him;

NASB 1977
and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and 50 males with him;

Legacy Standard Bible
and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and 50 males with him;

Amplified Bible
of the sons of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, with 50 men;

Christian Standard Bible
Ebed son of Jonathan from Adin’s descendants, and 50 men with him;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ebed son of Jonathan from Adin’s descendants, and 50 men with him;

American Standard Version
And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

English Revised Version
And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
from the family of Adin: Ebed, son of Jonathan, with 50 males

International Standard Version
From Adin's descendants: Jonathan's son Ebed and 50 men with him.

Majority Standard Bible
from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;

NET Bible
from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;

New Heart English Bible
Of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

World English Bible
Of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And from the sons of Adin: Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty who are males.

Young's Literal Translation
And from the sons of Adin: Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty who are males.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from the sons of Adin: Ebed, son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the sons of Adan, Abed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From the sons of Adin, Ebed, the son of Jonathan, and fifty men were with him.

New American Bible
of the descendants of Adin, Ebed, son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males;

New Revised Standard Version
Of the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the descendants of Gozan, Abdo the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Of the children of Guzan: Avdu, son of Yunathan, and with him fifty males.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And of the sons of Adin; Obeth the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Exiles who Returned with Ezra
5from the descendants of Zattu, Shecaniah son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men; 6from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men; 7from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:7
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Ezra 2:2
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

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;

Nehemiah 11:6
The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.

Nehemiah 11:7-9
From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; / and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. / Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

Nehemiah 11:12
and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;

Nehemiah 11:14
and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.

Nehemiah 11:17
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

Nehemiah 11:19
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.

Nehemiah 11:22
Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.

Nehemiah 11:24
Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.

Nehemiah 11:36
And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.

Nehemiah 12:8
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.


Treasury of Scripture

Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

Adin

Ezra 2:15
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.

Nehemiah 7:20
The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.

Nehemiah 10:16
Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,

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Ezra 8
1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon
15. He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple
21. He keeps a fast
24. He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests
31. From Ahava they come to Jerusalem
33. The treasure is weighed in the temple
36. The commission is delivered














From the descendants of Adin
The mention of the "descendants of Adin" connects us to the genealogical records that were crucial for the Israelites. The name "Adin" means "delicate" or "luxurious" in Hebrew, suggesting a family of some standing or prosperity. This lineage is significant as it underscores the continuity of God's covenant people returning from exile. Historically, genealogies were vital for maintaining tribal and familial identities, especially after the Babylonian exile, when such identities were at risk of being lost.

Ebed son of Jonathan
The name "Ebed" means "servant" in Hebrew, which is a common name in the Old Testament, reflecting a life dedicated to service, possibly to God or to others. "Jonathan" means "Yahweh has given," indicating a recognition of God's providence and blessing. This pairing of names highlights a legacy of faithfulness and divine provision. The mention of specific individuals like Ebed and Jonathan serves to personalize the narrative, reminding us that God's work is often carried out through specific, faithful individuals.

and with him 50 men
The number "50" is symbolic in the Bible, often representing a period of jubilee or liberation (as seen in the Year of Jubilee). In this context, it signifies a substantial group, yet not overwhelming, indicating a manageable and committed cohort returning to Jerusalem. The presence of these "50 men" underscores the communal aspect of the return from exile, emphasizing that the restoration of Israel was not just an individual endeavor but a collective mission. This small group represents the remnant of Israel, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament, where God often works through a faithful few to accomplish His purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the descendants
וּמִבְּנֵ֣י (ū·mib·bə·nê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Adin,
עָדִ֔ין (‘ā·ḏîn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5720: Adin -- an Israelite

Ebed
עֶ֖בֶד (‘e·ḇeḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5651: Ebed -- 'servant', two Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jonathan,
יוֹנָתָ֑ן (yō·w·nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3129: Jonathan

and with him
וְעִמּ֖וֹ (wə·‘im·mōw)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

50
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (ḥă·miš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 2572: Fifty

men;
הַזְּכָרִֽים׃ (haz·zə·ḵā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male


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