The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.
Parallel translations
- WEB the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the children of Amon.
- BSB the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon.
- NKJV the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, and the sons of Amon.
- NASB the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the sons of Amon.
- NLT Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.
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More descendants of Solomon's servants, Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth Hazzebaim, and Amon, are named. The list concludes.
Overview
These names complete the roll of Solomon's servants' descendants returning to the land. Their inclusion alongside the temple servants shows the breadth of those supporting renewed worship. The thorough record reflects God's faithfulness in preserving even these specialized service families through exile.
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- Ezra 2:57The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.
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