Ezra 8:3

Ezra 8:3 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men;

King James Version KJV

Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.

American Standard Version ASV

Of the sons of Shecaniah, of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah; and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males a hundred and fifty.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Of the sons of Shecaniah; of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah; and with him were listed a hundred and fifty males.

Free Bible Version FBV

son of Shecaniah. From the sons of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him 150 men were registered.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Of the sonnes of Shechaniah, of the sonnes of Pharosh, Zechariah, and with him the count of the males, an hundreth and fiftie.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

from the sons of Shechaniah, from the sons of Pharosh: Zechariah, and with him, reckoning themselves by genealogy, of males a hundred and fifty.

World English Bible WEB

Of the sons of Shecaniah, of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah; and with him were listed by genealogy of the males one hundred fifty.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males a hundred and fifty.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Of the sons of Sechenias, the son of Pharos, Zacharias, and with him were numbered a hundred and fifty men.

Translation for Translators T4T

Zechariah and 150 other men from the clan descended from Parosh

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Ezra 8:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB מִ/בְּנֵ֣י שְׁכַנְיָ֔ה מִ/בְּנֵ֥י פַרְעֹ֖שׁ זְכַרְיָ֑ה וְ/עִמּ֛/וֹ הִתְיַחֵ֥שׂ לִ/זְכָרִ֖ים מֵאָ֥ה וַ/חֲמִשִּֽׁים

מִ/בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son Prep | N-mp

שְׁכַנְיָ֔ה Shᵉkanyâh H7935 Shecaniah N-proper

מִ/בְּנֵ֥י bên H1121 son Prep | N-mp

פַרְעֹ֖שׁ Parʻôsh H6551 Parosh N-proper

זְכַרְיָ֑ה Zᵉkaryâh H2148 Zechariah N-proper

וְ/עִמּ֛/וֹ ʻim H5973 with Conj | Prep | Suff

הִתְיַחֵ֥שׂ yâchas H3187 to enroll V-Hithpael-Inf-a

לִ/זְכָרִ֖ים zâkâr H2145 male Prep | N-mp

מֵאָ֥ה mêʼâh H3967 hundred Adj

וַ/חֲמִשִּֽׁים chămishshîym H2572 fifty Conj | Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 8:3

מִ/בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" Prep | 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.

שְׁכַנְיָ֔ה Shᵉkanyâh H7935 "Shecaniah" N-proper

Shecaniah was a common name in the Bible, meaning 'dweller with God'. Several men with this name appear in books like Nehemiah and Ezra, including a descendant of Zerubbabel who returned from exile.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.4; also called Shecaniah (NIV: Shekaniah) at Neh.12.3; Another name of she.van.yah (שְׁבַנְיָהוּ "Shebaniah" H7645I) § Shecaniah or Shechaniah = "dweller with Jehovah" 1) a descendant of Zerubbabel whose descendants returned from exile with Ezra 2) son of Jehiel of the sons of Elam and one who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 3) father of Shemaiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 4) son of Arah, father-in-law of Tobiah who opposed Nehemiah 5) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 6) a priest in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Shecaniah, Shechaniah. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:21; Ezra 8:5; Nehemiah 12:3.

מִ/בְּנֵ֥י bên H1121 "son" Prep | N-mp

Definition: : child/son

פַרְעֹ֖שׁ Parʻôsh H6551 "Parosh" N-proper

Parosh was an Israelite who lived during the time of exile and return. He was an ancestor of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel and a leader who signed the covenant with Nehemiah. His name means flea.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.14 § Parosh or Pharosh = "flea" 1) ancestor of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel and a 2nd group who returned with Ezra 2) a leader of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Parosh, Pharosh. See also: Ezra 2:3; Nehemiah 3:25; Nehemiah 10:15.

זְכַרְיָ֑ה Zᵉkaryâh H2148 "Zechariah" N-proper

Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.

וְ/עִמּ֛/וֹ ʻim H5973 "with" Conj | Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

הִתְיַחֵ֥שׂ yâchas H3187 "to enroll" V-Hithpael-Inf-a

To enroll means to officially record or list someone's name, often for genealogical purposes. This word is used to describe the process of reckoning or numbering people in a family tree or genealogy.

Definition: (Hithpael) to reckon genealogically, enrol on a genealogy, enrol, be enrolled

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (number after, number throughout the) genealogy (to be reckoned), be reckoned by genealogies. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:33; 2 Chronicles 12:15; Nehemiah 7:64.

לִ/זְכָרִ֖ים zâkâr H2145 "male" Prep | N-mp

This word means male, referring to men or male animals, emphasizing their importance. It is used in the Bible to distinguish between males and females. The word is often translated as 'him' or 'male' in English.

Definition: 1) male (of humans and animals) adj 2) male (of humans)

Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] him, male, man(child, -kind). See also: Genesis 1:27; Numbers 3:22; Isaiah 66:7.

מֵאָ֥ה mêʼâh H3967 "hundred" Adj

Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.

Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)

Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.

וַ/חֲמִשִּֽׁים chămishshîym H2572 "fifty" Conj | Adj

This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.

Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)

Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.

Study Notes — Ezra 8:3

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Ezra 8:3 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 8:3
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:3
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 8:3
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 8:3
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:3
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:3

Context — The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra

1These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: 2from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush

3of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men;

4from the descendants of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men; 5from the descendants of Zattu, Shecaniah son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men;

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezra 2:3	the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;
2	Nehemiah 10:14	And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
3	Nehemiah 7:8	the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;

Ezra 8:3 Summary

Ezra 8:3 tells us about a group of people who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon, led by a man named Zechariah, who was from the descendants of Parosh. There were 150 men with him, and this shows how God was bringing His people back together after a time of exile, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:1-10. This verse reminds us that God is always faithful to His people, even when things seem difficult, and that He values community and leadership, as seen in Acts 2:42-47. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's plan and prioritize our spiritual heritage, as in Psalm 78:1-8, and remember our spiritual history, as in 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Shecaniah and why is he mentioned in Ezra 8:3?

Shecaniah was a descendant of David and a family head who returned from Babylon, as mentioned in Ezra 8:3, and his descendants are also mentioned in Ezra 10:2 and Nehemiah 12:3, indicating his importance in the post-exilic community, much like other notable descendants of David, such as Hattush in Ezra 8:2.

What can we learn from the fact that 150 men were registered with Zechariah from the descendants of Parosh?

The registration of 150 men with Zechariah from the descendants of Parosh in Ezra 8:3 demonstrates the organization and planning that went into the return from Babylon, similar to the census in Numbers 1:1-4, and highlights the importance of community and leadership in the journey, as seen in Exodus 18:13-27.

How does this verse relate to the broader story of the Israelites' return from exile?

Ezra 8:3 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' return from Babylon, as described in Ezra 1:1-4 and 2 Chronicles 36:22-23, and it shows how God was faithful to His people, even in the midst of exile, and how He brought them back to Jerusalem to restore the temple and worship, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:1-10.

What can we infer about the role of family heads and genealogical records in this verse?

The mention of family heads and genealogical records in Ezra 8:3 suggests that these records were important for establishing identity, inheritance, and community, much like the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1-9, and highlights the value placed on family and heritage in the biblical tradition, as seen in Genesis 5:1-32 and Luke 3:23-38.

Reflection Questions

What does this verse reveal about God's faithfulness to His people, even in the midst of challenging circumstances, and how can I apply this to my own life, as in Romans 8:28-30?
How does the registration of 150 men with Zechariah reflect the importance of community and leadership in the life of a believer, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Acts 2:42-47?
What can I learn from the example of Zechariah and the descendants of Parosh about the value of obedience and trust in God's plan, as in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11?
How does this verse encourage me to prioritize my own spiritual heritage and the heritage of my family, as in Psalm 78:1-8 and Deuteronomy 6:4-9?
What does this verse teach me about the importance of record-keeping and remembering our spiritual history, as in Psalm 102:12-28 and 1 Corinthians 10:1-13?

Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:3

Ver. 3-14. Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh,.... Who is so described, to distinguish him from another Shechaniah, Ezra 8:5, Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy, of the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:3

Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 8:3

Of the sons of Pharosh, i.e. one of the sons of Pharosh; whereby he is differenced from the other Shechaniah, . By genealogy of the males: though the males only be expressed here, and in the succeeding verses, yet it is more than probable they carried the women along with them, as they did carry little ones as it is expressed here, .

Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:3

Ezra 8:3 Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.Ver. 3. Of the males an hundred and fifty] Great account was made of males under the law, more than of the females; and so there is to this day among the Jews, who hold women to be of a lower creation, made only for the propagation and pleasure of man, &c. (Blount’ s Voyage). This their conceit is their folly, yet their posterity approve their sayings. He did better who styled woman the second edition of the epitome of the whole world. Sure it is, that souls have no sexes; and in Christ there is no respect had more to the male than female, Galatians 3:28.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 8:3

(2, 3) According to 1 Chronicles 3:22, Huttush was a descendant of David, and grandson of Shechaniab. The difficulty of the text therefore may probably be best solved by punctuating thus: “Of the sons of David. Hattush of the sons of Shechaniab. Of the sons of Pharosh, Zechariah.”

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 8:3

Verse 3. Of the sons of Shechaniah] There were three of this name; the second is mentioned Ezra 8:6, and the third Ezra 10:2. They were all different persons, as may be seen from their fathers' houses.

Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:3

3–14. The register of the laity or “the men of the people of Israel” as in Ezra 2:2. The names of these houses with the exception of Shechaniah (Ezra 8:5) and Shelomith (Ezra 8:10) appear also in chap. 2 and Nehemiah 7. But it is most probable that the text has in the case of both these exceptions suffered (see notes on the verses), and that the houses of Zattu and Bani (Ezra 2:8; Ezra 2:10) are represented by Shechaniah and Shelomith. Twelve households are represented by their chiefs and the number of their males given. The number ‘twelve’ was perhaps designedly taken to symbolize the united Israel. The parallel list in 1 Esdras does not contain many variations. The following table places them side by side. Ezra1Es 8:30 ff. Of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah, 150 Of the sons of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai, the son of Zerahiah, 200 Of the sons of Shechaniah, the son of Jahaziel, 300 Of the sons of Zathoe, Sechenias, the son of Jezelus, 300 Of the sons of Adin, Ebed, the son of Jonathan, 50 Of the sons of Adin, Obeth, the son of Jonathan, 250 Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athalian, 70 Of the sons of Elam, Josias, the son of Gotholias, 70 Of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah, the son of Michael, 80 Of the sons of Saphatias, Zaraias, son of Michael, 70 Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah, the son of Jehiel, 218 Of the sons of Joab, Abadias, the son of Jezelus, 212 Of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah, 160 Of the sons of Banid, Assalimoth, the son of Josaphias, 160 Of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah, the son of Bebai, 28 Of the sons of Astath, Johannes, the son of Acatan, 110 Of the sons of Azgad, Jonathan, the son of Hakkatan, 110 Of the sons of Adonikam, Eliphelet, Jeuel, Shemaiah, 60 Of the sons of Adonicam the last, … Eliphalet, Jeuel and Samaias, 70 Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud, 70 Of the sons of Bago, Uthi, the son of Istalcurus, 70 The total numbers given in the Hebrew text are 1496, in 1 Esdr. 1690.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:3

3. Of the sons of Shechaniah — These words seem rather to belong to the preceding verse, and to be connected with Hattush, a descendant of David. So we should read: Of the sons of David, Hattush of the sons of Shechaniah.

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