Ezra 2:55
Ezra 2:55 in Multiple Translations
The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Peruda,
¶ The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,
The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,
The descendants of King Solomon's servants: Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,
The sonnes of Salomons seruantes: the sonnes of Sotai, the sonnes of Sophereth, the sonnes of Peruda,
Sons of the servants of Solomon: sons of Sotai, sons of Sophereth, sons of Peruda,
The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,
The children of the servants of Solomon, the children of Sotai, the children of Sopheret, the children of Pharuda,
These descendants of King Solomon’s servants returned: Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,
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Ezra 2:55 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֖י
עַבְדֵ֣י
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה
בְּנֵי
סֹטַ֥י
בְּנֵי
הַ/סֹּפֶ֖רֶת
בְּנֵ֥י
פְרוּדָֽא
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עַבְדֵ֣י
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
סֹטַ֥י
Çôwṭay
H5479
Sotai
N-proper
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
הַ/סֹּפֶ֖רֶת
Çôphereth
H5618
Sophereth
Art | N-proper
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
פְרוּדָֽא
Pᵉrûwdâʼ
H6514
Peruda
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 2:55
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עַבְדֵ֣י
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
סֹטַ֥י
Çôwṭay
H5479
"Sotai"
N-proper
Sotai was a man who lived during the Exile and Return, mentioned in Ezra 2:55, and was an ancestor of a family of Solomon's servants. His name means 'changeful'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.55 § Sotai = "changeful" ancestor of a family of Solomon's servants who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Sotai. See also: Ezra 2:55; Nehemiah 7:57.
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
הַ/סֹּפֶ֖רֶת
Çôphereth
H5618
"Sophereth"
Art | N-proper
Sophereth was a temple servant who lived during the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned in Ezra 2:55. He was an ancestor of a family of exiles who returned with Zerubbabel. His name means 'writing'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.55; also called Hassophereth at Ezr.2.55; § Sophereth = "writing" an ancestor of a family of exiles who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Sophereth. See also: Ezra 2:55; Nehemiah 7:57.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
פְרוּדָֽא
Pᵉrûwdâʼ
H6514
"Peruda"
N-proper
Peruda was a servant of King Solomon and an ancestor of temple slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel, as mentioned in Ezra 2:55. His name means 'grain' or 'kernel'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.55; also called Perida at Neh.7.57; § Peruda or Perida = "grain" or "kernel" an ancestor of a family of temple slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Perida, Peruda. See also: Ezra 2:55; Nehemiah 7:57.
Study Notes — Ezra 2:55
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- Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 2:55
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 2:55
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 2:55
- Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:55
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 2:55
Context — The List of Returning Exiles
53the descendants of Barkos, the descendants of Sisera, the descendants of Temah,
54the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha.
55The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Hassophereth, the descendants of Peruda,
56the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, 57the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 9:21 | their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction —Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:57 | The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida, |
Ezra 2:55 Summary
[Ezra 2:55 lists the descendants of the servants of Solomon, who were a group of people that worked for King Solomon. This verse shows that God values and remembers all people, regardless of their background or social status, as seen in Galatians 3:28. The inclusion of these descendants in the list of returnees teaches us about God's faithfulness and restoration, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5 and fulfilled in Ezra 1:5. This verse reminds us that we are all part of God's larger story and that He has a purpose for each of us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the servants of Solomon?
The servants of Solomon were likely a group of people who worked for King Solomon, possibly as officials, administrators, or laborers, as mentioned in Ezra 2:55, which lists their descendants returning from exile, similar to the way 1 Kings 9:20-21 describes the forced labor used by Solomon.
Why are the descendants of the servants of Solomon listed separately?
The descendants of the servants of Solomon are listed separately in Ezra 2:55 to distinguish them from the other families and tribes of Israel, highlighting their unique role and heritage, much like the way Exodus 12:37-38 distinguishes between the Israelites and the mixed multitude that left Egypt with them.
What can we learn from the inclusion of these descendants in the list of returnees?
The inclusion of the descendants of the servants of Solomon in Ezra 2:55 teaches us that God values and remembers all people, regardless of their social status or background, as seen in Galatians 3:28, where it says that in Christ, there is neither slave nor free.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Israelites' return from exile?
Ezra 2:55 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' return from exile, as described in the book of Ezra, which emphasizes God's faithfulness and restoration of His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5 and fulfilled in Ezra 1:5.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of the descendants of the servants of Solomon reveal about God's heart for all people, regardless of their background or social status?
- How can I apply the principle of Galatians 3:28, which says that in Christ, there is neither slave nor free, to my relationships and interactions with others?
- What does the inclusion of these descendants in the list of returnees teach me about God's faithfulness and restoration, as seen in the story of the Israelites' return from exile?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of the servants of Solomon, find my identity and purpose in serving God and being part of His larger story?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 2:55
[See comments on Ezra 2:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 2:55
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda, The children of Solomon's servants - the strangers, Canaanites, or original inhabitants
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 2:55
The children of Solomon’ s servants; either of those strangers and proselytes whom Solomon used in the building of the temple, , to the service of which, as some add, he devoted them, as there should be occasion hereafter; or others who had lived in Solomon’ s family, and after his death called themselves and their families by that name, as esteeming it, a great honour to them that they had been servants to so great a prince.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 2:55
Ezra 2:55 The children of Solomon’ s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda, Ver. 55. The children of Solomon’ s servants] These also were strangers, that had been employed by Solomon, and becoming proselytes, were incorporated into the commonwealth of Israel. God is no respecter of persons, Acts 10:34. He takes where he likes; strangers shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, when the children of the kingdom shall be cast out, Matthew 8:11-12; Solomon’ s servants may have a name and a nail in God’ s house, when his sons may be excluded; Jether, an Ishmaelite, 1 Chronicles 7:38, may become an Israelite, 2 Samuel 17:25, and Araunah the Jebusite an exemplary prosalyte, Zechariah 9:7.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 2:55
(55) The children of Solomon’s servants.—These are mentioned in 1 Kings 9 as a servile class, formed of the residue of the Canaanites. They were probably inferior to the Nethinims, but are generally classed with them, as in the general enumeration here. Both these classes retained during their captivity their attachment to the service into which they had been received; and, the Levites being so few, their value in the reconstitution of the Temple gave them the special importance they assume in these books.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 2:55
Verse 55. The children of Solomon's servants] The Nethinim, and others appointed to do the meaner services of the holy house.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 2:55
55–58. Solomon’s servants, a class similar to the Nethinim, with whom they are also found in conjunction Nehemiah 7:60; Nehemiah 11:3. They are apparently included under the more general term Nethinim in such passages as Nehemiah 10:28. They have been traditionally understood to be the descendants of those inhabitants of the land ‘that were left of the Amorites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Hivites and the Jebusites’ of whom Solomon had hired ‘bondservants’ for the work of building his temple (1 Kings 5:13).
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 2:55
55. Children of Solomon’s servants — Descendants of those Canaanitish slaves upon whom “Solomon levied a tribute of bond service unto this day,” (1 Kings 9:20-21,) and who probably became incorporated in Israel as proselytes.