Ezra 2:46
New International Version
Hagab, Shalmai, Hanan,

New Living Translation
Hagab, Shalmai, Hanan,

English Standard Version
the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shamlai, the sons of Hanan,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,

King James Bible
The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,

New King James Version
the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,

NASB 1995
the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,

NASB 1977
the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Hagab, Shalmai, Hanan,

Christian Standard Bible
Hagab’s descendants, Shalmai’s descendants, Hanan’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hagab’s descendants, Shalmai’s descendants, Hanan’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Hagab, the children of Shamlai, the children of Hanan,

English Revised Version
the children of Hagab, the children of Shamlai, the children Hanan;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hagab, Shalmai, Hanan,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Hagab, Shalmai, and Hanan.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,

NET Bible
the descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,

World English Bible
the children of Hagab, the children of Shamlai, the children of Hanan,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Hagab, sons of Shalmai, sons of Hanan,

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Hagab, sons of Shalmai, sons of Hanan,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmi, the sons of Hanan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Hagab, the children of Semlai, the children of Hanan,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shamlai, the sons of Hanan,

New American Bible
descendants of Hagab, descendants of Shamlai, descendants of Hanan,

New Revised Standard Version
Hagab, Shamlai, Hanan,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Khagab, the children of Shalmi, the children of Khanan,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Hagab, the children of Salmai, the children of Hanan;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Agab, the children of Selami, the children of Anan,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
45the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, 46the descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan, 47the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:49
the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar,

1 Chronicles 9:2
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

Nehemiah 11:3
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—

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.

1 Chronicles 9:3-4
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.

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. ...

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.

Nehemiah 13:10-11
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,

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.

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. ...

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 23:3-5
The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “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.”


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,

Shalmai.

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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 Hagab
The name "Hagab" is derived from the Hebrew root "חגב" (chagab), which means "locust." In the context of ancient Israel, locusts were often seen as symbols of destruction and judgment, as they were one of the plagues sent upon Egypt. However, the mention of "descendants of Hagab" here is not to imply a negative connotation but rather to identify a specific family lineage among the returning exiles. This highlights the importance of family heritage and continuity in the post-exilic community, emphasizing the restoration of Israel's identity and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

The descendants of Shalmai
The name "Shalmai" is less clear in its etymology, but it is believed to be related to the Hebrew word "שָׁלוֹם" (shalom), meaning "peace" or "completeness." This connection suggests a family associated with peace or wholeness, which is significant in the context of the return from exile. The returnees were rebuilding not just the physical structures of Jerusalem but also the spiritual and communal life of the nation. The inclusion of Shalmai's descendants underscores the hope for a restored and peaceful community under God's covenant.

The descendants of Hanan
The name "Hanan" comes from the Hebrew root "חנן" (chanan), meaning "to be gracious" or "to show favor." This name reflects the grace and favor of God upon His people, even in times of hardship and exile. The mention of Hanan's descendants serves as a reminder of God's enduring mercy and the graciousness extended to the Israelites as they returned to their homeland. It is a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises, encouraging believers to trust in His providence and grace.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Hagab,
חָגָ֥ב (ḥā·ḡāḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2285: Hagab -- an Israelite

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

of Shalmai,
שַׁלְמַ֖י (šal·may)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8014: Salmai

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

of Hanan,
חָנָֽן׃ (ḥā·nān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2605: Hanan -- 'gracious', the name of several Israelites


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