Ezra 2:44
New International Version
Keros, Siaha, Padon,

New Living Translation
Keros, Siaha, Padon,

English Standard Version
the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,

King James Bible
The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

New King James Version
the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,

NASB 1995
the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,

NASB 1977
the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Keros, Siaha, Padon,

Christian Standard Bible
Keros’s descendants, Siaha’s descendants, Padon’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Keros’s descendants, Siaha’s descendants, Padon’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

English Revised Version
the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Keros, Siaha, Padon,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Keros, Siaha, and Padon.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,

NET Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

World English Bible
the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Keros, sons of Siaha, sons of Padon,

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Keros, sons of Siaha, sons of Padon,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Ceros, the children of Sia, the children of Phadon,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,

New American Bible
descendants of Keros, descendants of Siaha, descendants of Padon,

New Revised Standard Version
Keros, Siaha, Padon,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Keros, the descendants of Shilah, the children of Paron,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Qaras, the children of Siya, the children of Parun
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the sons of Cades, the children of Siaa, the children of Phadon,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
43The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, 44the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, 45the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:47
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,

Nehemiah 11:3-4
These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Nehemiah 3:26
and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.

Nehemiah 11:21
The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

Nehemiah 13:5
and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests.

1 Chronicles 23:4-5
“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”

1 Chronicles 26:12-19
These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...

1 Chronicles 9:17-27
These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. ...

Matthew 1:12-16
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. ...

Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,

Matthew 23:1-3
Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: / “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

John 4:22
You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews.

Acts 6:1-7
In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

Nehemiah 7:47
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,

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Ezra 2
1. The number that return of the people
36. of the priests
40. of the Levites
43. of the Nethinims
55. of Solomon's servants
61. of the priests who could not show their pedigree
64. The whole number of them, with their substance
68. Their offerings














the descendants of Keros
The mention of "the descendants of Keros" refers to a family group returning from the Babylonian exile. The name Keros is not widely known outside of this context, suggesting it may have been a smaller or less prominent family. The listing of such families highlights the inclusivity of the returnees, emphasizing that all who were part of the covenant community, regardless of their status or prominence, were important in the restoration of Israel. This reflects the biblical theme of God’s faithfulness to His people, as seen in the promises of restoration found in books like Jeremiah and Isaiah.

the descendants of Siaha
"Siaha" is another family name listed among the returnees. The inclusion of these names underscores the historical accuracy and attention to detail in the biblical record. It also serves to validate the genealogical records that were crucial for maintaining tribal and family identities, which were important for land inheritance and religious duties. This meticulous record-keeping is reminiscent of the genealogies found in Genesis and the Gospels, which establish lineage and fulfillments of prophecy.

the descendants of Padon
The mention of "the descendants of Padon" continues the list of families returning to Jerusalem and Judah. Each family name represents a thread in the tapestry of Israel's history, contributing to the re-establishment of the Jewish community in their ancestral land. This return fulfills the prophecies of restoration after exile, as seen in the prophetic books. The detailed genealogies also prefigure the New Testament emphasis on spiritual lineage and the inclusion of all believers as descendants of Abraham through faith, as articulated by Paul in Galatians.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Keros
A family or clan listed among the Nethinim, who were temple servants. The name "Keros" may mean "bent" or "crooked," possibly indicating a characteristic or historical event associated with this family.

2. Siaha
Another family or clan of the Nethinim. The name "Siaha" is less clear in meaning, but it is part of the group dedicated to serving in the temple.

3. Padon
A family or clan also listed among the Nethinim. The name "Padon" might mean "ransom" or "redemption," which could symbolize their role in temple service.

4. Nethinim
A group of temple servants assigned to assist the Levites. Their name comes from the Hebrew root "nathan," meaning "to give," indicating their role as those given to serve in the temple.

5. Return from Exile
This list is part of the larger context of the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, highlighting the restoration of worship and community life.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Service in Worship
The Nethinim, though not Levites, played a crucial role in the functioning of the temple. This highlights that every role in worship is significant, and God values all forms of service.

Restoration and Redemption
The return from exile and the listing of these families signify God's faithfulness in restoring His people. It reminds us of the hope and redemption available through God's promises.

Community and Identity
The detailed genealogies emphasize the importance of community and identity in God's plan. Knowing our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and commitment.

Faithfulness in Small Things
The Nethinim's seemingly minor role teaches us that faithfulness in small tasks is vital in God's kingdom. Our service, no matter how small, contributes to the greater purpose.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the descendants
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Keros,
קֵרֹ֥ס (qê·rōs)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7026: Keros -- father of some postexilic temple servants

the descendants
בְּֽנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Siaha,
סִֽיעֲהָ֖א (sî·‘ă·hā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5517: Sia -- father of some returning exiles

the descendants
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Padon,
פָדֽוֹן׃ (p̄ā·ḏō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6303: Padon -- 'ransom', head of a family of Nethinim


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