Nehemiah 7:47
New International Version
Keros, Sia, Padon,

New Living Translation
Keros, Siaha, Padon,

English Standard Version
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,

Berean Literal Bible
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

King James Bible
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,

New King James Version
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

NASB 1995
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

NASB 1977
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Berean Annotated Bible
the descendants of Keros (ankle), the descendants of Sia (Siaha), the descendants of Padon (ransom),

Christian Standard Bible
Keros’s descendants, Sia’s descendants, Padon’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Keros’s descendants, Sia’s descendants, Padon’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,

English Revised Version
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Keros, Sia, Padon,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Keros, Sia, and Padon.

NET Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,

World English Bible
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Keros, sons of Sia, sons of Padon,

Berean Literal Bible
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Young's Literal Translation
sons of Keros, sons of Sia, sons of Padon,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Nathinites: the children of Soha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tebbaoth,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

New American Bible
The temple servants: descendants of Ziha, descendants of Hasupha, descendants of Tabbaoth,

New Revised Standard Version
of Keros, of Sia, of Padon,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Paron.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Qaras, the children of Shia, the children of Parun
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Kiras, the children of Asuia, the children of Phadon,

Additional Translations ...



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
46The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, 47the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon, 48the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Shalmai,…

Cross References
the descendants of Keros

Ezra 2:44
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,

Ezra 8:20
They also brought 220 of the temple servants, all designated by name. David and the officials had appointed them to assist the Levites.

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.
the descendants of Sia

Ezra 2:58
The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all.

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

Nehemiah 10:28
“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,
the descendants of Padon

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—

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.

Ezra 2:70
So the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants, along with some of the people, settled in their own towns; and the rest of the Israelites settled in their towns.
Ezra 2:43-54
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, / the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, / the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, …

1 Chronicles 23:3-32
The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “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, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” …

1 Chronicles 6:31-48
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. / These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, …

1 Chronicles 25:1-31
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. …

2 Chronicles 29:25-30
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. …

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

2 Chronicles 35:15
The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,

Sia

Ezra 2:44
The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

Siaha

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Nehemiah 7
1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah
5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon
9. of the people
39. of the priests
43. of the Levites
46. of the Nethinims
57. of Solomon's servants
63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree
66. The whole number of them, with their substance
70. Their offerings












the descendants of Keros,

Though little else is known of this family, their recorded return confirms their place among the restored community in Jerusalem. The register preserves the identity of families who had endured exile and now shared in rebuilding the nation.

Ezr 2:44 the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha…
Ezr 8:20 They also brought 220 of the temple servants,…
Jos 9:27 On that day he made them woodcutters and water carriers…

the descendants of Sia,

This household belonged to the larger body of Israelites returning from Babylon. Their inclusion reflects the ordered reestablishment of the people in their ancestral land under God’s promised restoration.

Ezr 2:58 The temple servants and descendants of…
1Ch 9:2 Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities…
Neh 10:28 The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers…

the descendants of Padon,

Like the other families named, Padon’s descendants were counted as legitimate members of the returning community. Their place in the record shows that the restoration involved many households, each contributing to the renewed life of Jerusalem.

Neh 11:3 These are the heads of the provinces who settled……
Neh 3:26 and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel…
Ezr 2:70 So the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Keros
A family or clan listed among the temple servants who returned from the Babylonian exile. Their role was likely associated with assisting the Levites in temple duties.

2. Sia
Another family or group of temple servants. The name may be a variant of "Siaha," mentioned in other lists of returnees, indicating a possible scribal variation or a different branch of the same family.

3. Padon
A family or group of temple servants. Like Keros and Sia, they were part of the community that returned to Jerusalem to help restore the temple and its services.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Service
The inclusion of these families in the list of returnees highlights the importance of every role in God's work. No task is too small when it contributes to the worship and service of God.

Heritage and Identity
The detailed genealogies remind us of the value of knowing our spiritual heritage and identity. Understanding where we come from can inspire us to continue the legacy of faithfulness.

Community and Cooperation
The rebuilding of Jerusalem required the cooperation of various groups, each contributing their unique gifts and services. This teaches us the value of working together in the body of Christ.

Restoration and Renewal
The return from exile and the restoration of temple services symbolize spiritual renewal. It encourages us to seek restoration in our own lives and communities.

Commitment to God's Work
The dedication of these families to return and serve in the temple challenges us to commit ourselves fully to the work God has called us to, regardless of the challenges we face.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 7:47?

2. How does Nehemiah 7:47 emphasize the importance of community roles in God's work?

3. What can we learn from Nehemiah 7:47 about serving in God's kingdom today?

4. How does Nehemiah 7:47 connect to other biblical teachings on service and duty?

5. In what ways can we apply Nehemiah 7:47 to our church community involvement?

6. How does Nehemiah 7:47 inspire us to value every member's contribution to God's plan?

7. What is the significance of the Nethinim mentioned in Nehemiah 7:47?

8. How does Nehemiah 7:47 reflect the historical context of post-exilic Jerusalem?

9. Why are the Nethinim important in the rebuilding efforts described in Nehemiah?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7?


Nehemiah 7:47 may look like a simple roll call, yet each name—Keros, Sia, Padon—spotlights God’s heart for faithful servants. He records, restores, and rewards those who quietly uphold His house. These temple families encourage today’s believers to value humble ministry, trust Scripture’s precision, and rejoice that the Redeemer counts every devoted life in His eternal register.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Keros,
קֵירֹ֥ס (qê·rōs)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7026: Keros -- father of some postexilic temple servants

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

of Sia,
סִיעָ֖א (sî·‘ā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5517: Sia -- father of some returning exiles

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

of Padon,
פָדֽוֹן׃ (p̄ā·ḏō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6303: Padon -- 'ransom', head of a family of Nethinim


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OT History: Nehemiah 7:47 The children of Keros the children (Neh Ne)

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