Ezra 8:6
New International Version
of the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;

New Living Translation
From the family of Adin: Ebed son of Jonathan and 50 other men.

English Standard Version
Of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men.

Berean Standard Bible
from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;

King James Bible
Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

New King James Version
of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males;

New American Standard Bible
and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and fifty males with him;

NASB 1995
and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and 50 males with him;

NASB 1977
and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and 50 males with him;

Legacy Standard Bible
and of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan and 50 males with him;

Amplified Bible
of the sons of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, with 50 men;

Christian Standard Bible
Ebed son of Jonathan from Adin’s descendants, and 50 men with him;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ebed son of Jonathan from Adin’s descendants, and 50 men with him;

American Standard Version
And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

English Revised Version
And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
from the family of Adin: Ebed, son of Jonathan, with 50 males

International Standard Version
From Adin's descendants: Jonathan's son Ebed and 50 men with him.

Majority Standard Bible
from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;

NET Bible
from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;

New Heart English Bible
Of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

World English Bible
Of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And from the sons of Adin: Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty who are males.

Young's Literal Translation
And from the sons of Adin: Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty who are males.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from the sons of Adin: Ebed, son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the sons of Adan, Abed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From the sons of Adin, Ebed, the son of Jonathan, and fifty men were with him.

New American Bible
of the descendants of Adin, Ebed, son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males;

New Revised Standard Version
Of the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the descendants of Gozan, Abdo the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Of the children of Guzan: Avdu, son of Yunathan, and with him fifty males.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And of the sons of Adin; Obeth the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Exiles who Returned with Ezra
5from the descendants of Zattu, Shecaniah son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men; 6from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men; 7from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah, and with him 70 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 9:3
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Nehemiah 11:4
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 11:6
The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.

Nehemiah 11:7-9
From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; / and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. / Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

Nehemiah 11:12
and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;

Nehemiah 11:14
and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.

Nehemiah 11:17
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

Nehemiah 11:19
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.

Nehemiah 11:22
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.

Nehemiah 11:24
Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.

Nehemiah 11:36
And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.

Nehemiah 12:8
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.


Treasury of Scripture

Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

Adin

Ezra 2:15
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.

Nehemiah 7:20
The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.

Nehemiah 10:16
Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,

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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 Adin
The descendants of Adin are part of the list of returnees from the Babylonian exile. The name Adin appears in the genealogies of those who returned with Zerubbabel in Ezra 2:15 and Nehemiah 7:20. This indicates a continuity of family lines and a commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem. The name Adin means "delicate" or "luxurious," which may reflect the family's status or character. The inclusion of Adin's descendants highlights the importance of family heritage and the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land.

Ebed son of Jonathan
Ebed, meaning "servant," is identified as the son of Jonathan. The name Jonathan means "Yahweh has given," suggesting a legacy of faith and divine provision. Ebed's role as a leader among the returnees signifies the importance of servanthood and leadership in the community's restoration efforts. This connection to Jonathan may also imply a respected lineage, as Jonathan is a common name associated with loyalty and friendship, notably seen in the relationship between Jonathan, son of King Saul, and David.

and with him 50 men
The mention of 50 men accompanying Ebed underscores the communal aspect of the return to Jerusalem. This number, while relatively small, represents a committed group willing to leave the comforts of Babylon for the challenges of rebuilding their homeland. The number 50 can symbolize jubilee and freedom in biblical numerology, reflecting the liberation from exile and the restoration of God's people. This group of men would have been essential for the physical and spiritual rebuilding of the community, contributing to the fulfillment of God's covenant promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ezra
A scribe and priest who led the second group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in the spiritual and religious reform of the Jewish people.

2. Adin
A family or clan mentioned in the genealogical records of those returning from exile. The descendants of Adin were part of the group that returned with Ezra.

3. Ebed
A descendant of Adin, specifically mentioned as the son of Jonathan. He led a group of 50 men back to Jerusalem with Ezra.

4. Jonathan
The father of Ebed, indicating a lineage that was part of the returning exiles.

5. The Return from Exile
This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem, a significant moment in Jewish history that fulfilled God's promise of restoration.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Small Numbers
Ebed led only 50 men, yet their inclusion in the record highlights the importance of every individual in God's plan. We should not underestimate the impact of small groups or efforts in God's kingdom.

Heritage and Legacy
The mention of Ebed as the son of Jonathan underscores the importance of family heritage and spiritual legacy. We are encouraged to pass down our faith and values to the next generation.

Obedience to God's Call
The return from exile required obedience and courage. Like Ebed and his men, we are called to respond to God's call, even when it involves significant change or challenge.

Community and Unity
The collective return of various families and clans illustrates the strength found in community and unity. We are reminded of the importance of working together in our faith communities.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Adin,
עָדִ֔ין (‘ā·ḏîn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5720: Adin -- an Israelite

Ebed
עֶ֖בֶד (‘e·ḇeḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5651: Ebed -- 'servant', two Israelites

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

of Jonathan,
יוֹנָתָ֑ן (yō·w·nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3129: Jonathan

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

50
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (ḥă·miš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 2572: Fifty

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


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