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Ezra 8

Ezra 8:2

The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra · Ezra 8:1–14
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Translations

Modern
…from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush
Traditional
Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush.
Literal
Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush
Latin
De filiis Phinees, Gersom. De filiis Ithamar, Daniel. De filiis David, Hattus.

Original

Hebrew
English
…from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush

Notes

Ezra 8:1–14

This list shows the family leaders who bravely traveled with Ezra to Jerusalem to join the Jewish community. It includes fifteen families represented by 1,515 men. With women and children, the total might have been around 5,000 people.

Theme notes and profiles

Ezra

People

Daniel: Priest who returned from Babylonian exile David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Gershom: Descendant of Phinehas; returned to Jerusalem with Ezra Hattush: A descendant of David, who returned from exile Ithamar: Youngest son of Aaron; served as priest Phinehas: Aaron's grandson; zealous priest who opposed idolatry

Glossary

Book of Ezra Daniel (Person) Family Life and Relations First Book of Esdras Genealogy Gershom Ithamar Phinehas

Topics

Daniel: A Descendant of Ithamar, and a Companion of Ezra Genealogy of the Jews Who Returned from the Captivity Gershom: A Descendant of Phinehas Hattush: A Descendant of David