the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,
Parallel translations
- WEB the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
- KJV The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
- BSB the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,
- NASB the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,
- NLT Keros, Siaha, Padon,
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Quick answer
More temple servants, Keros, Sia, and Padon, are named among those who returned. The list of servant families continues.
Overview
This verse continues the roll of temple servants who came back to assist in the house of God. Their careful enumeration underscores that God's restored worship depended on many hands working together. The unity of priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and servants prefigures the body of Christ, where every member has a part (1 Corinthians 12:18-22).
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- Ezra 2:44the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,
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