New International VersionHagab, Shalmai, Hanan,
New Living TranslationHagab, Shalmai, Hanan,
English Standard Versionthe sons of Hagab, the sons of Shamlai, the sons of Hanan,
Berean Standard Biblethe descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,
King James BibleThe children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,
New King James Versionthe sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,
New American Standard Biblethe sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,
NASB 1995the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,
NASB 1977the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,
Legacy Standard Biblethe sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,
Amplified Biblethe sons of Hagab, Shalmai, Hanan,
Christian Standard BibleHagab’s descendants, Shalmai’s descendants, Hanan’s descendants,
Holman Christian Standard BibleHagab’s descendants, Shalmai’s descendants, Hanan’s descendants,
American Standard Versionthe children of Hagab, the children of Shamlai, the children of Hanan,
English Revised Versionthe children of Hagab, the children of Shamlai, the children Hanan;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHagab, Shalmai, Hanan,
International Standard VersionDescendants of Hagab, Shalmai, and Hanan.
NET Biblethe descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,
New Heart English Biblethe descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,
Webster's Bible TranslationThe children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,
World English Biblethe children of Hagab, the children of Shamlai, the children of Hanan, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Hagab, sons of Shalmai, sons of Hanan,
Young's Literal Translation Sons of Hagab, sons of Shalmai, sons of Hanan,
Smith's Literal TranslationThe sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmi, the sons of Hanan. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Hagab, the children of Semlai, the children of Hanan,
Catholic Public Domain Versionthe sons of Hagab, the sons of Shamlai, the sons of Hanan,
New American Bibledescendants of Hagab, descendants of Shamlai, descendants of Hanan,
New Revised Standard VersionHagab, Shamlai, Hanan, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedThe children of Khagab, the children of Shalmi, the children of Khanan, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the children of Hagab, the children of Salmai, the children of Hanan;
Brenton Septuagint Translationthe children of Agab, the children of Selami, the children of Anan,
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The List of Returning Exiles… 45the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, 46the descendantsof Hagab,the descendantsof Shalmai,the descendantsof Hanan,47the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah,…
Cross References Nehemiah 7:49the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar,
1 Chronicles 9:2Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.
Nehemiah 11:3These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants—
Nehemiah 3:26and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.
Nehemiah 11:21The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.
1 Chronicles 9:3-4Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.
Nehemiah 10:28-29“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.
Nehemiah 12:44-47And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...
Nehemiah 13:5and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests.
Nehemiah 13:10-11I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts,
1 Chronicles 23:28-32but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...
1 Chronicles 6:31-32These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.
1 Chronicles 25:1-7Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...
1 Chronicles 26:12-19These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...
1 Chronicles 23:3-5The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”
Treasury of Scripture The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, Shalmai. Jump to Previous ChildrenHananSalmaiShalmaiJump to Next ChildrenHananSalmaiShalmaiEzra 2 1.The number that return of the people36.of the priests40.of the Levites43.of the Nethinims55.of Solomon's servants61.of the priests who could not show their pedigree64.The whole number of them, with their substance68.Their offeringsthe descendants of HagabThe mention of "the descendants of Hagab" in Ezra 2:46 refers to a group returning from the Babylonian exile. The name Hagab means "locust," which may symbolize destruction or judgment, reflecting the period of exile. This group is part of the Nethinim, temple servants assigned to assist the Levites. Their inclusion highlights the restoration of temple worship and the reestablishment of religious practices in Jerusalem. The Nethinim's role underscores the importance of service and dedication in the worship of God, paralleling the New Testament call for believers to serve one another in love ( Galatians 5:13). the descendants of Shalmai
"Shalmai" is another group listed among the Nethinim. The name Shalmai may mean "my garment" or "peaceful," suggesting a role of support and peace within the temple community. The Nethinim, including Shalmai's descendants, were integral to the functioning of the temple, ensuring that the Levites could focus on their priestly duties. This reflects the biblical principle of the body of Christ, where each member has a unique role to play (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). The return of these groups signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people and their worship after the exile (Jeremiah 29:10-14). the descendants of Hanan
The "descendants of Hanan" are also part of the Nethinim. The name Hanan means "gracious" or "merciful," which may reflect God's grace in preserving these families through the exile and bringing them back to Jerusalem. Their return is a testament to God's faithfulness and mercy, themes prevalent throughout the Old Testament. The Nethinim's service in the temple can be seen as a type of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve (Mark 10:45). The restoration of these temple servants is a precursor to the ultimate restoration and redemption found in Jesus Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. HagabA name listed among the Nethinim, a group of temple servants who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. The Nethinim were assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the temple. 2. ShalmaiAnother name among the Nethinim. The Nethinim were likely descendants of the Gibeonites, who were assigned to serve the Levites as woodcutters and water carriers (Joshua 9). 3. HananAlso listed among the Nethinim. The inclusion of these names highlights the importance of every individual in the restoration of the temple and the community of Israel. Teaching Points The Value of Every RoleThe listing of the Nethinim, including Hagab, Shalmai, and Hanan, underscores the value of every role in God's kingdom. No task is too small when it contributes to the worship and service of God. Faithfulness in ServiceThe Nethinim's return from exile demonstrates their commitment to serving God despite their humble status. This calls us to be faithful in whatever capacity we serve. God's FaithfulnessThe preservation and return of the Nethinim illustrate God's faithfulness in keeping His promises and restoring His people. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives. Community RestorationThe rebuilding of the temple and the return of the Nethinim highlight the importance of community in worship and service. We are called to work together in unity for God's purposes. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2
Is there any archaeological or textual evidence confirming the miraculous restoration claimed in Psalm 126, beyond interpreted metaphor or tradition?
What is the publication date of Ezra?
Is there archaeological evidence to confirm or refute the specific clans and numbers listed in Ezra 2:1-70?
Ezekiel 46:4-8 prescribes animal sacrifices long after the exile; how does this align with other texts that emphasize altered religious practices or question the necessity of sacrifices?
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew the descendantsבְּנֵי־(bə·nê-)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Hagab,חָגָ֥ב(ḥā·ḡāḇ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2285:Hagab -- an Israelitethe descendantsבְּנֵי־(bə·nê-)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Shalmai,שַׁלְמַ֖י(šal·may)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8014:Salmaithe descendantsבְּנֵ֥י(bə·nê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Hanan,חָנָֽן׃(ḥā·nān)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2605:Hanan -- 'gracious', the name of several Israelites
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