the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,
Parallel translations
- KJV The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,
- BSB the descendants of Barkos, the descendants of Sisera, the descendants of Temah,
- NKJV the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Tamah,
- NASB the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Temah,
- NLT Barkos, Sisera, Temah,
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Quick answer
More temple servants, Barkos, Sisera, and Temah, are named among the returnees. The servant list continues.
Overview
This verse extends the roll of temple servant families resettling in the land. The breadth of names shows the wide base of devoted workers God provided for His house. Such faithful service, recorded for all time, reflects the worth God assigns to humble obedience.
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- Ezra 2:53the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,
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