Nehemiah 7:47
New International Version
Keros, Sia, Padon,

New Living Translation
Keros, Siaha, Padon,

English Standard Version
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,

King James Bible
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,

New King James Version
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

NASB 1995
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

NASB 1977
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Christian Standard Bible
Keros’s descendants, Sia’s descendants, Padon’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Keros’s descendants, Sia’s descendants, Padon’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,

English Revised Version
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Keros, Sia, Padon,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Keros, Sia, and Padon.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,

NET Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,

World English Bible
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Keros, sons of Sia, sons of Padon,

Young's Literal Translation
sons of Keros, sons of Sia, sons of Padon,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Nathinites: the children of Soha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tebbaoth,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

New American Bible
The temple servants: descendants of Ziha, descendants of Hasupha, descendants of Tabbaoth,

New Revised Standard Version
of Keros, of Sia, of Padon,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Paron.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Qaras, the children of Shia, the children of Parun
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Kiras, the children of Asuia, the children of Phadon,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
46The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, 47the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon, 48the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Shalmai,…

Cross References
Ezra 2:43-54
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, / the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, / the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, ...

Nehemiah 11:3-19
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; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. ...

1 Chronicles 9:2-34
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: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. ...

Ezra 8:20
They also brought 220 of the temple servants, all designated by name. David and the officials had appointed them to assist the Levites.

1 Chronicles 23:3-32
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.” ...

1 Chronicles 6:31-48
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. / These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, ...

1 Chronicles 25:1-31
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. ...

2 Chronicles 29:25-30
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

2 Chronicles 35:15
The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.

Matthew 23:1-3
Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: / “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

Luke 1:5-9
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. / Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. / But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years. ...

Acts 6:1-7
In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...

Romans 12:4-8
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; ...

1 Corinthians 12:4-11
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,

Sia

Ezra 2:44
The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

Siaha

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Nehemiah 7
1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah
5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon
9. of the people
39. of the priests
43. of the Levites
46. of the Nethinims
57. of Solomon's servants
63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree
66. The whole number of them, with their substance
70. Their offerings














the descendants of Keros
The term "descendants" in this context refers to the lineage or family line, emphasizing the importance of heritage and continuity in the Jewish community. "Keros" is a name that appears in the genealogical records of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. The Hebrew root for "Keros" is not explicitly clear, but it is significant as it represents a family that was part of the restoration of Jerusalem. This highlights the theme of restoration and the fulfillment of God's promises to bring His people back to their land. The inclusion of such names underscores the meticulous record-keeping and the value placed on each family’s contribution to the rebuilding efforts.

the descendants of Sia
Similar to "Keros," the mention of "Sia" indicates another family line that returned from exile. The name "Sia" might be a shortened form of "Siaha," which appears in other biblical records. This reflects the diversity and unity within the returning community, as each family, regardless of size or prominence, played a role in the collective mission of rebuilding. The Hebrew root of "Sia" is not well-documented, but its presence in the text serves as a reminder of the inclusivity of God's plan, where every individual and family has a place and purpose in His divine narrative.

the descendants of Padon
"Padon" is another family listed among those who returned to Jerusalem. The name "Padon" is unique and not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, which may suggest a less prominent family. However, their inclusion in Nehemiah's record is a testament to the comprehensive nature of God's restoration work. Each family, regardless of their historical prominence, is acknowledged and valued. This reflects the biblical principle that God sees and values every person, and that each has a role in His kingdom work. The historical context of these genealogies serves to remind us of the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises through generations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Keros,
קֵירֹ֥ס (qê·rōs)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7026: Keros -- father of some postexilic temple servants

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

of Sia,
סִיעָ֖א (sî·‘ā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5517: Sia -- father of some returning exiles

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

of Padon,
פָדֽוֹן׃ (p̄ā·ḏō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6303: Padon -- 'ransom', head of a family of Nethinim


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