The descendants of these servants of King Solomon returned from exile: Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
- KJV The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
- BSB The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida,
- NKJV The sons of Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida,
- NASB The sons of Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida,
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Quick answer
The descendants of Solomon's servants, Sotai, Sophereth, and Perida, returned. A related group of temple-associated servants is now listed.
Overview
Solomon's servants were a distinct class linked to the original temple labor force established under Solomon. Their descendants returning shows continuity with the worship instituted centuries earlier. This connection to Solomon's temple underscores that the restored community was renewing an ancient, God-given pattern of worship.
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Cross-references · 2
- Ezra 2:55The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,
- Neh 11:3Now these are the chiefs of the province who lived in Jerusalem; but in the cities of Judah everyone lived in his possession in their cities: Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the children of Solomon’s servants.
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