Ezra 8:10
New International Version
of the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men;

New Living Translation
From the family of Bani: Shelomith son of Josiphiah and 160 other men.

English Standard Version
Of the sons of Bani, Shelomith the son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men.

Berean Standard Bible
from the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men;

King James Bible
And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred and threescore males.

New King James Version
of the sons of Shelomith, Ben-Josiphiah, and with him one hundred and sixty males;

New American Standard Bible
and of the sons of Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah and 160 males with him;

NASB 1995
and of the sons of Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah and 160 males with him;

NASB 1977
and of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah and 160 males with him;

Legacy Standard Bible
and of the sons of Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah and 160 males with him;

Amplified Bible
of the sons of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, with 160 men;

Christian Standard Bible
Shelomith son of Josiphiah from Bani’s descendants, and 160 men with him;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shelomith son of Josiphiah from Bani’s descendants, and 160 men with him;

American Standard Version
And of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him a hundred and threescore males.

English Revised Version
And of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him an hundred and threescore males.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
from the family of Bani: Shelomith, son of Josiphiah, with 160 males

International Standard Version
From Bani's descendants: Josiphiah's son Shelomith and 160 men with him.

Majority Standard Bible
from the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men;

NET Bible
from the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men;

New Heart English Bible
Of the sons of Bani, Shelomith the son of Josiphiah, and with him one hundred sixty males.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him a hundred and sixty males.

World English Bible
Of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him one hundred sixty males.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And from the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah, and with him one hundred and sixty who are males.

Young's Literal Translation
And from the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah, and with him a hundred and sixty who are males.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from the sons of Shelomith: son of Josiphiah, and with him a hundred and sixty males.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the sons of Selomith, the son of Josphia, and with him a hundred and sixty men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah, and one hundred sixty men were with him.

New American Bible
of the descendants of Bani, Shelomoth, son of Josiphiah, and with him one hundred and sixty males;

New Revised Standard Version
Of the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him one hundred sixty males.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the descendants of Salmoth, Salmoth the son of Nosiphiah, and with him two hundred and sixty males.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the children of Salmuth: Salmuth, son of Nesuphyah, and with him two hundred and sixty males.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him a hundred and threescore males.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And of the sons of Baani; Selimuth the son of Josephia, and with him a hundred and sixty males.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Exiles who Returned with Ezra
9from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men; 10from the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men; 11from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 men;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:7
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Ezra 2:2
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

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 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;

Nehemiah 10:1-8
Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ...

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 9:38
In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”

Nehemiah 13:13
I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

1 Chronicles 23:1-6
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...

1 Chronicles 6:1-15
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...

1 Chronicles 15:4-12
Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites: / From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives; / from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; ...

1 Chronicles 12:26-28
From Levi: 4,600, / including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family.

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred and three score males.

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Ezra 8
1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon
15. He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple
21. He keeps a fast
24. He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests
31. From Ahava they come to Jerusalem
33. The treasure is weighed in the temple
36. The commission is delivered














from the descendants of Bani
The mention of Bani connects to the broader genealogical records of the Israelites returning from Babylonian exile. Bani is a name that appears in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in Nehemiah, indicating a family or clan that was significant during the post-exilic period. This highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal affiliation in maintaining the identity and heritage of the Jewish people.

Shelomith son of Josiphiah
Shelomith, a name meaning "peaceful," is identified as the son of Josiphiah. This personal identification underscores the importance of individual leadership within the returning exiles. The naming of both father and son suggests a continuity of faith and responsibility passed down through generations, which was crucial for the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple worship.

and with him 160 men
The number 160 signifies a substantial group, indicating that Shelomith was a leader of a significant contingent of returnees. This reflects the organized effort to repopulate and rebuild Jerusalem, as well as the communal nature of the return. The specific number also suggests careful record-keeping and the importance of each individual in the collective mission. This mirrors other biblical accounts where numbers are used to convey the strength and commitment of God's people, such as the numbering of the tribes in the Book of Numbers.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Bani
A family or clan within the tribe of Israel. The name Bani appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with those returning from exile.

2. Shelomith
The son of Josiphiah, a leader among the returning exiles. His name means "peaceful" in Hebrew, indicating a possible character trait or aspiration for peace.

3. Josiphiah
The father of Shelomith. His name means "Yahweh adds" or "Yahweh increases," suggesting a divine blessing or increase.

4. 160 Men
This number represents the group of men accompanying Shelomith, indicating a significant family or clan returning to Jerusalem.

5. Return from Exile
This event is part of the larger account of the Israelites returning from Babylonian captivity to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple, a significant moment of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Leadership
Shelomith, as a leader, demonstrates the critical role of leadership in guiding and organizing the people of God. Effective leadership is essential for spiritual and communal restoration.

Faithfulness in Small Details
The specific mention of names and numbers in Ezra 8:10 underscores the importance of each individual in God's plan. Every person matters in the community of faith.

Heritage and Identity
The return from exile is not just a physical journey but a reclaiming of spiritual and cultural identity. Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and purpose.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The return of the exiles is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Trust in God's timing and His plans for restoration in our lives.

Community and Unity
The collective return of families and clans highlights the strength found in community and unity. Working together in faith can achieve great things for God's kingdom.(10) Here also a name is wanting. The LXX. have, "of the sons of Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah."

Verse 10. - Here again there is a similar omission of a name, which the Septuagint supplies by reading, "Of the sons of Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah." Bani appears as the head of a family in Ezra 2:10.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the descendants [of Bani],
וּמִבְּנֵ֥י (ū·mib·bə·nê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

Shelomith
שְׁלוֹמִ֖ית (šə·lō·w·mîṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8019: Shelomith -- the name of several Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Josiphiah,
יוֹסִפְיָ֑ה (yō·w·sip̄·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3131: Josiphiah -- 'Yah adds', an Israelite

and with him
וְעִמּ֕וֹ (wə·‘im·mōw)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

160
מֵאָ֥ה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred

men;
הַזְּכָרִֽים׃ (haz·zə·ḵā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male


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