Ezra 8:2
New International Version
of the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; of the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; of the descendants of David, Hattush

New Living Translation
From the family of Phinehas: Gershom. From the family of Ithamar: Daniel. From the family of David: Hattush,

English Standard Version
Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush.

Berean Standard Bible
from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush

King James Bible
Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush.

New King James Version
of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;

New American Standard Bible
of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;

NASB 1995
of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;

NASB 1977
of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;

Legacy Standard Bible
of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;

Amplified Bible
of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush;

Christian Standard Bible
Gershom, from Phinehas’s descendants; Daniel, from Ithamar’s descendants; Hattush, from David’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gershom, from Phinehas’s descendants; Daniel, from Ithamar’s descendants; Hattush, from David’s descendants,

American Standard Version
Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush.

English Revised Version
Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel: of the sons of David, Hattush.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
from the family of Phinehas: Gershom from the family of Ithamar: Daniel

International Standard Version
From Phinehas's descendants: Gershom. From Ithamar's descendants: Daniel. From David's descendants: Hattush.

Majority Standard Bible
from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush

NET Bible
from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush

New Heart English Bible
Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush.

World English Bible
Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
From the sons of Phinehas: Gershom; from the sons of Ithamar: Daniel; from the sons of David: Hattush;

Young's Literal Translation
From the sons of Phinehas: Gershom; from the sons of Ithamar: Daniel; from the sons of David: Hattush;

Smith's Literal Translation
From the sons of Phinehas, Gershom: from the sons of Ithamar, Daniel: from the sons of David, Hattush.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the sons of Phinees, Gersom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. From the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. From the sons of David, Hattush.

New American Bible
Of the descendants of Phinehas, Gershon; of the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; of the descendants of David, Hattush,

New Revised Standard Version
Of the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom. Of Ithamar, Daniel. Of David, Hattush,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; of the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; of the descendants of David, Hattush.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Of the children of Phinkhes: Gershum, of the children of Tamar: Daniel, of the children of David: Khatush
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the sons of Phinees; Gerson: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Attus.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Exiles who Returned with Ezra
1These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: 2from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush 3of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 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:

Nehemiah 10:14-27
And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani, / Bunni, Azgad, Bebai, / Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin, ...

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 9:1-3
So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / 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 12:1-7
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...

1 Chronicles 3:19-24
The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, / and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. / The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. ...

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 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.

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

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 3:27-31
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, / the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er, / the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, ...

Acts 2:5-11
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...

Romans 11:1-5
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: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...

Hebrews 7:11-14
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush.

Phinehas

1 Chronicles 6:3,4
And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar…

1 Chronicles 24:1-6
Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar…

David

1 Chronicles 3:1,22
Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: …

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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 Phinehas, Gershom;
Phinehas was a notable figure in Israel's history, known for his zealousness for God's holiness (Numbers 25:7-13). His lineage was significant as it was part of the priestly line, descending from Aaron. Gershom, mentioned here, is a descendant of Phinehas, indicating the continuation of the priestly line and the importance of maintaining religious leadership during the return from exile. This connection underscores the restoration of proper worship and adherence to the Law as the exiles return to Jerusalem.

from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel;
Ithamar was another son of Aaron, and his descendants also served in the priesthood (Exodus 6:23). The mention of Daniel, a descendant of Ithamar, highlights the inclusion of various priestly lines in the return to Jerusalem. This reflects the comprehensive nature of the restoration efforts, ensuring that all aspects of religious service were represented. The presence of Daniel, a name shared with the well-known prophet, may also evoke themes of faithfulness and divine wisdom, though this Daniel is not the same as the prophet.

from the descendants of David, Hattush
David's lineage is crucial in biblical history, as it is the line through which the Messiah was prophesied to come (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Hattush, a descendant of David, signifies the continuation of the royal line, even in exile. This connection to David emphasizes the hope of messianic fulfillment and the restoration of the Davidic kingdom. The inclusion of David's descendants in the return to Jerusalem symbolizes the enduring promise of God's covenant with David, pointing forward to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David in the New Testament (Matthew 1:1).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Phinehas
A notable priestly figure, Phinehas was the grandson of Aaron, known for his zealousness for God's holiness. His lineage represents a commitment to priestly duties and covenant faithfulness.

2. Gershom
A descendant of Phinehas, Gershom is mentioned here as part of the group returning to Jerusalem with Ezra. His inclusion signifies the continuation of the priestly line.

3. Ithamar
Another son of Aaron, Ithamar's descendants also served in the priesthood. His lineage, represented by Daniel in this passage, highlights the diversity within the priestly families.

4. Daniel
A descendant of Ithamar, Daniel is part of the group returning to Jerusalem. His presence underscores the unity and cooperation among different priestly lines.

5. David
The renowned king of Israel, David's lineage is represented by Hattush. This connection emphasizes the royal heritage and the fulfillment of God's promises to David's line.

6. Hattush
A descendant of David, Hattush's inclusion in the return to Jerusalem signifies the restoration of both priestly and royal lines, pointing to the hope of a renewed Israel.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness Across Generations
The inclusion of these specific descendants highlights the importance of maintaining faithfulness to God's covenant across generations. We are called to uphold and pass on our faith heritage.

Unity in Diversity
The cooperation among different priestly and royal lines in returning to Jerusalem serves as a model for unity within the body of Christ, despite diverse backgrounds and roles.

Restoration and Hope
The return of these descendants to Jerusalem symbolizes God's ongoing work of restoration. We can trust in God's promises and work towards spiritual renewal in our own lives and communities.

Role of Leadership
The presence of leaders from both priestly and royal lines emphasizes the importance of godly leadership in guiding and rebuilding communities. We should pray for and support our leaders in their spiritual and practical roles.(2, 3) According to 1Chronicles 3:22, Huttush was a descendant of David, and grandson of Shechaniab. The difficulty of the text therefore may probably be best solved by punctuating thus: "Of the sons of David. Hattush of the sons of Shechaniab. Of the sons of Pharosh, Zechariah."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the descendants
מִבְּנֵ֤י (mib·bə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Phinehas,
פִֽינְחָס֙ (p̄î·nə·ḥās)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6372: Phinehas -- three Israelites

Gershom;
גֵּֽרְשֹׁ֔ם (gê·rə·šōm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1647: Gershom -- three Israelites

from the descendants
מִבְּנֵ֥י (mib·bə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ithamar,
אִיתָמָ֖ר (’î·ṯā·mār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 385: Ithamar -- 'land of palms', a son of Aaron

Daniel;
דָּנִיֵּ֑אל (dā·nî·yêl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1840: Daniel -- 'God is my judge', the name of several Israelites

from the descendants of
מִבְּנֵ֥י (mib·bə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

David,
דָוִ֖יד (ḏā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

Hattush
חַטּֽוּשׁ׃ (ḥaṭ·ṭūš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2407: Hattush -- three Israelites


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