Ezra 2:54
New International Version
Neziah and Hatipha

New Living Translation
Neziah, and Hatipha.

English Standard Version
the sons of Neziah, and the sons of Hatipha.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha.

King James Bible
The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

New King James Version
the sons of Neziah, and the sons of Hatipha.

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Neziah, and the sons of Hatipha.

NASB 1995
the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha.

NASB 1977
the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha.

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha.

Amplified Bible
the sons of Neziah, Hatipha.

Christian Standard Bible
Neziah’s descendants, and Hatipha’s descendants.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Neziah’s descendants, and Hatipha’s descendants.

American Standard Version
the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

English Revised Version
the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Neziah, and Hatipha.

International Standard Version
Descendants of Neziah and Hatipha.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha.

NET Bible
the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha.

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Neziah, the descendants of Hatipha.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

World English Bible
the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Neziah, sons of Hatipha.

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Neziah, sons of Hatipha.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Nasia, the children of Hatipha,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha;

New American Bible
descendants of Neziah, descendants of Hatipha.

New Revised Standard Version
Neziah, and Hatipha.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Neziah, the descendants of Hatipha.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Netsyakh, the children of Khetupha,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Nasthie, the children of Atupha.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
53the descendants of Barkos, the descendants of Sisera, the descendants of Temah, 54the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha. 55The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Peruda,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:56
the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha.

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.

1 Chronicles 9:17-18
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.

Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

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 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 13:5
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,

Matthew 1:12-13
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.

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

Acts 2:5
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.

Romans 11:1-2
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel:


Treasury of Scripture

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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 Neziah
The phrase "the descendants of Neziah" refers to a specific family lineage among the returning exiles. The name "Neziah" is of Hebrew origin, and while not much is known about this particular family, their inclusion in the list signifies the importance of every family in the restoration of Israel. The Hebrew root of Neziah may suggest meanings related to "victory" or "conquest," which can be inspirationally interpreted as a reminder of God's faithfulness in bringing His people back to their land. Historically, the return from Babylonian exile was a monumental event, fulfilling prophecies and demonstrating God's sovereignty and mercy. Each family, including Neziah's, played a role in the re-establishment of the Jewish community and worship in Jerusalem.

the descendants of Hatipha
Similarly, "the descendants of Hatipha" identifies another family group among the exiles. The name "Hatipha" is also of Hebrew origin, and like Neziah, specific details about this family are sparse. However, the mention of Hatipha underscores the comprehensive nature of the genealogical record in Ezra. The Hebrew root of Hatipha might be associated with meanings like "captive" or "seized," which could reflect the historical context of the Babylonian captivity. This serves as a poignant reminder of the trials faced by the Israelites and the redemptive power of God in restoring them. The inclusion of every family, regardless of their size or prominence, highlights the collective effort and unity required to rebuild the nation and the temple, emphasizing the theme of restoration and hope that runs throughout the book of Ezra.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Neziah,
נְצִ֖יחַ (nə·ṣî·aḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5335: Netsiach

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

of Hatipha.
חֲטִיפָֽא׃ (ḥă·ṭî·p̄ā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2412: Hatipha -- one of the Nethinim


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