Ezra 2:45
New International Version
Lebanah, Hagabah, Akkub,

New Living Translation
Lebanah, Hagabah, Akkub,

English Standard Version
the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,

King James Bible
The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,

New King James Version
the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,

NASB 1995
the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,

NASB 1977
the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Lebanah, Hagabah, Akkub,

Christian Standard Bible
Lebanah’s descendants, Hagabah’s descendants, Akkub’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Lebanah’s descendants, Hagabah’s descendants, Akkub’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,

English Revised Version
the children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Lebanah, Hagabah, Akkub,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Lebanah, Hagabah, and Akkub.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,

NET Bible
the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,

World English Bible
the children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Lebanah, sons of Hagabah, sons of Akkub,

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Lebanah, sons of Hagabah, sons of Akkub,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Lebana, the children of Hegaba, the children of Accub,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,

New American Bible
descendants of Lebanah, descendants of Hagabah, descendants of Akkub,

New Revised Standard Version
Lebanah, Hagabah, Akkub,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Labiya, the children of Khagba, the children of Yaqob,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Labano, the children of Agaba, the sons of Acub,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
44the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, 45the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, 46the descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:48
the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Shalmai,

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 10:28-29
“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.

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. ...

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

Nehemiah 8:1-3
At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.

Nehemiah 13:10-14
I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ...

1 Chronicles 25:1-7
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

Nehemiah 9:1-3
On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. / Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.

1 Chronicles 15:16-22
David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...

Nehemiah 11:22-23
Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God. / For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities.

1 Chronicles 16:4-6
David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.

Nehemiah 12:27-30
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,

Nehemiah 7:48
The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai,

Lebana, Hagaba

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the sons of Lebanah
The phrase "the sons of Lebanah" refers to a specific group of individuals who were part of the Nethinim, a group of temple servants in ancient Israel. The name "Lebanah" is derived from the Hebrew root "לָבָן" (lavan), meaning "white." This could symbolize purity or a specific characteristic of the family or their service. Historically, the Nethinim were assigned to assist the Levites in the temple, and their inclusion in the list underscores the importance of every role in the worship and service of God. This highlights the biblical principle that all members of the community, regardless of their specific duties, are valued in the eyes of God.

the sons of Hagabah
The mention of "the sons of Hagabah" continues the listing of the Nethinim. The name "Hagabah" is rooted in the Hebrew word "חֲגָבָה" (hagavah), which means "locust." This could imply a characteristic of the family, perhaps their resilience or ability to thrive in challenging conditions, much like locusts. In a spiritual sense, this can inspire believers to remain steadfast and adaptable in their faith, regardless of the circumstances they face. The historical context of the Nethinim serving in the temple reminds us of the diverse backgrounds and skills that contribute to the functioning of the faith community.

the sons of Akkub
Finally, "the sons of Akkub" are also listed among the Nethinim. The name "Akkub" comes from the Hebrew "עַקּוּב" (akkub), meaning "insidious" or "deceitful." Despite the negative connotation of the name, the inclusion of this family in the temple service illustrates the transformative power of God's calling. It serves as a reminder that God can use anyone, regardless of their past or perceived shortcomings, for His purposes. This reflects the broader biblical theme of redemption and the idea that one's identity in God is not limited by their history or name.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Lebanah,
לְבָנָ֥ה (lə·ḇā·nāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3838: Lebana -- an Israelite

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

of Hagabah,
חֲגָבָ֖ה (ḥă·ḡā·ḇāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2286: Hagaba -- an Israelite

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

of Akkub,
עַקּֽוּב׃ (‘aq·qūḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6126: Akkub -- the name of several Israelites


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