the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
Parallel translations
- KJV The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.
- BSB the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami.
- NKJV the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, and the sons of Ami.
- NASB the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the sons of Ami.
- NLT Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.
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Quick answer
The final families of Solomon's servants are listed here. This group's roll concludes.
Overview
The descendants of Solomon's servants are completed with the last named houses. Their inclusion alongside priests, Levites, and Nethinim shows the full range of those serving the temple. The record honors every line of faithful labor restored to Jerusalem.
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- Neh 7:59the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the children of Amon.
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