Ezra 8:6

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Ezra 8:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;

King James Version KJV

Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

American Standard Version ASV

And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And of the sons of Adin, Ebed, the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

Free Bible Version FBV

From the sons of Adin, Ebed, son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And of the sonnes of Adin, Ebed the sonne of Ionathan, and with him fiftie males.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And from the sons of Adin: Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty who are males.

World English Bible WEB

Of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Of the sons of Adan, Abed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty men.

Translation for Translators T4T

Ebed the son of Jonathan and 50 other men from the clan descended from Adin

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Ezra 8:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֣י עָדִ֔ין עֶ֖בֶד בֶּן יוֹנָתָ֑ן וְ/עִמּ֖/וֹ חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים הַ/זְּכָרִֽים

וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son Conj | Prep | N-mp

עָדִ֔ין ʻÂdîyn H5720 Adin N-proper

עֶ֖בֶד ʻEbed H5651 Ebed N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

יוֹנָתָ֑ן Yôwnâthân H3129 Jonathan N-proper

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

חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים chămishshîym H2572 fifty Adj

הַ/זְּכָרִֽים zâkâr H2145 male Art | N-mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 8:6

וּ/מִ/בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" Conj | 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.

עָדִ֔ין ʻÂdîyn H5720 "Adin" N-proper

Adin means dainty or delicate, the name of two Israelites, including a chief who signed a covenant with Nehemiah. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:16 as an ancestor of a family who returned with Zerubbabel.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.16 § Adin = "dainty" or "delicate" 1) ancestor of a family of exiles who returned with Zerubbabel 2) a chief among the returned exiles who signed the covenant with Nehemiah

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Adin. See also: Ezra 2:15; Nehemiah 7:20; Nehemiah 10:17.

עֶ֖בֶד ʻEbed H5651 "Ebed" N-proper

Ebed was the name of two Israelites, one mentioned in Ezra 8:6 and another in the time of the judges. The name means servant, and one Ebed was the father of Gaal. The KJV translates it as Ebed.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.6; son of: Jonathan (H3129H) § Ebed = "servant" 1) father of Gaal in the time of the judges 2) son of Jonathan and one of the sons of Adin who returned from exile with Ezra

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ebed. See also: Judges 9:26; Judges 9:31; Ezra 8:6.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

יוֹנָתָ֑ן Yôwnâthân H3129 "Jonathan" N-proper

Jonathan means Jehovah has given, a name shared by several Israelites, including King Saul's son and a friend of David. He was a key figure in 1 Samuel and a brave warrior. Jonathan's story is told in the books of Samuel.

Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.32; son of: Shammah (H8048I) Another spelling of ye.ho.na.tan (יְהוֹנָתָן "Jonathan" H3083J) § Jonathan or Jehonathan = "Jehovah has given" 1) a son of king Saul and a friend of David 2) a son of the high priest Abiathar and the last descendant of Eli of whom we hear 3) one of David's mighty warriors 4) a Levite and father of Zechariah, a priest who blew the trumpet at the dedication of the wall 5) a son of Kareah and a brother of Johanan; a Judaite captain after the fall of Jerusalem 6) another Judaite 7) father of Ebed in the time of Ezra 8) son of Asahel in the time of Ezra 9) a priest of the family of Melicu in the time of Nehemiah 10) son of Joiada and his successor to the high priesthood in the time of Nehemiah

Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: Jonathan. See also: Judges 18:30; 1 Samuel 14:42; Jeremiah 40:8.

וְ/עִמּ֖/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.

חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים chămishshîym H2572 "fifty" 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.

הַ/זְּכָרִֽים zâkâr H2145 "male" Art | 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.

Study Notes — Ezra 8:6

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Ezra 8:6 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:6
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Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:6
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:6
Sermons on Ezra 8:6

Context — The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra

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;

6from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;

7from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men; 8from the descendants of Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him 80 men;

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezra 2:15	the descendants of Adin, 454;
2	Nehemiah 10:16	Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,
3	Nehemiah 7:20	the descendants of Adin, 655;

Ezra 8:6 Summary

Ezra 8:6 tells us about Ebed, the son of Jonathan, who led 50 men from the descendants of Adin back to Jerusalem. This shows that God uses people from different families and backgrounds to do His work, just like in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. Even though Ebed's group was small, they were still important to God's plan, and we can learn from their example to trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By following God's call, like Ebed and his men, we can be part of something bigger than ourselves and bring glory to God.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Ebed, the son of Jonathan, mentioned in Ezra 8:6?

Ebed, the son of Jonathan, was a leader among the descendants of Adin who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra, as seen in Ezra 8:6, and his family lineage is not extensively discussed in the Bible, but his actions show obedience to God's call, similar to Abraham's obedience in Genesis 12:4.

Why did only 50 men from the descendants of Adin return to Jerusalem?

The Bible does not provide a specific reason why only 50 men from the descendants of Adin returned to Jerusalem, but it can be inferred that God's sovereignty and the faithfulness of Ebed and his men played a significant role, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.

What can we learn from the different numbers of men returning from each family?

The varying numbers of men returning from each family, such as 200 from Pahath-Moab and 50 from Adin, demonstrate that God uses people from different backgrounds and in different numbers to accomplish His purposes, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Matthew 20:1-16.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Ezra?

Ezra 8:6 contributes to the overall theme of Ezra, which is the restoration of God's people to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple, as seen in Ezra 1:1-5 and Isaiah 44:28, highlighting God's faithfulness to His covenant promises.

Reflection Questions

What does the faithfulness of Ebed and his 50 men teach me about trusting God's plan, even when it seems uncertain or small?
How can I, like Ebed, demonstrate obedience to God's call in my own life, even if it means going against the crowd or facing challenges?
What are some ways I can show support and encouragement to those around me who are following God's call, just as Ebed led his 50 men?
In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, like the Israelites returning to Jerusalem, and have faith that He is working everything out for my good?

Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:6

[See comments on Ezra 7:3].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:6

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

Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:6

Ezra 8:6 Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.Ver. 6. Of the sons also of Adin] A covenanter too, Nehemiah 10:6.

Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:6

6. The Hebrew text and the LXX. give ezra 50: 1 Esdras gives 250. The smaller number is probably the original.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:6

5, 10. In Ezra 8:5 the Septuagint inserts Zattu (Ezra 2:8) before Shechaniah, and in Ezra 8:10 Bani (Ezra 2:10) before Shelomith. Compare, also, apocryphal 1Es 8:32; 1Es 8:34.

Sermons on Ezra 8:6

	Sermon	Description
	Finding and Keeping the Joy of the Lord by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of the prodigal son from Luke chapter 15. The younger son decides to leave his father's house, thinking there is more to life than what