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 sons of Keros
The name "Keros" is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to be a Hebrew name. In the context of Ezra, the mention of "the sons of Keros" refers to a family or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile. This highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in Jewish culture, emphasizing the continuity of God's people despite the challenges of exile. The return of these families signifies a restoration of identity and a fulfillment of God's promises to bring His people back to their land.

The sons of Siaha
The name "Siaha" is also somewhat obscure, with limited information available about its meaning or origin. However, its inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the meticulous nature of the chronicling process undertaken by the returning exiles. Each family, regardless of its prominence or obscurity, is acknowledged as part of the collective effort to rebuild the community and the temple in Jerusalem. This reflects the biblical principle that every individual and family has a role in God's redemptive plan.

The sons of Padon
"Padon" is another name that appears only in the genealogical lists of Ezra and Nehemiah. The mention of "the sons of Padon" serves as a reminder of the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who returned to Jerusalem. It highlights the unity and cooperation required among the Israelites to accomplish the monumental task of restoration. This unity is a testament to the power of faith and obedience to God's call, as each family contributes to the larger purpose of re-establishing worship and community life according to God's covenant.

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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