King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,
Complete Jewish Bible:
descendants of Hagav, descendants of Salmai, descendants of Hanan,
Berean Standard Bible:
the descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,
American Standard Version:
the children of Hagab, the children of Shamlai, the children of Hanan,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The children{H1121} of Hagab{H2285}, the children{H1121} of Shalmai{H8073}, the children{H1121} of Hanan{H2605},
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Commentary for Ezra 2:46
Ezra 2:46 is a verse from a section of the book of Ezra that lists the families and numbers of the Israelites who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. This return was made possible by the decree of King Cyrus of Persia, who had conquered Babylon and allowed the Jewish exiles to go back to their homeland to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. The verse specifically mentions the children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, and the children of Hanan, who are part of the larger group of returnees.
The historical context of this verse is significant. It occurs after the destruction of the Kingdom of Judah by the Babylonians in 586 BCE, which led to the exile of many Jews to Babylon. decades later, when Persia took over the Babylonian empire, Cyrus the Great allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and to rebuild their Temple, which had been destroyed. This was a pivotal moment for the Jewish people, as it marked the beginning of the restoration of their religious and national identity.
The themes present in Ezra 2:46 include the importance of lineage and genealogy in Israelite society, the faithfulness of God in fulfilling his promises to his people, and the theme of return and restoration. The detailed listing of families and numbers underscores the significance of each clan and household in the community, emphasizing the communal nature of Israel's identity and heritage. The mention of these specific families also serves as a record for the historical and legal purposes of verifying claims to the land and to the priestly and Levitical roles within the community upon their return.
In summary, Ezra 2:46 is part of a historical record that captures the meticulous details of the families who were part of the restoration of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. It reflects the themes of divine promise, communal identity, and the importance of genealogy in the life of Israel, as they sought to reestablish their worship and community under the auspices of Persian rule.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [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. - Strong's Number: H2285
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָגָב
Transliteration: Châgâb
Pronunciation: khaw-gawb'
Description: the same as חָגָב; locust; Chagab, one of the Nethinim; Hagab. - Strong's Number: H8073
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁמְלַי
Transliteration: Shamlay
Pronunciation: sham-lah'-ee
Description: for שַׂלְמַי; Shamlai, one of the Nethinim; Shalmai (from the margin). - Strong's Number: H2605
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנָן
Transliteration: Chânân
Pronunciation: khaw-nawn'
Description: from חָנַן; favor; Chanan, the name of seven Israelites; Canan.