Adin is a biblical figure mentioned in the context of the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. The name Adin appears in the genealogical records of those who returned to Judah following the decree of Cyrus, the Persian king, which allowed the Jews to return to their homeland and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

Biblical References:

1. Ezra 2:15 : "the descendants of Adin, 454." This verse is part of a larger list detailing the families and their numbers who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. The descendants of Adin numbered 454, indicating a significant family group among the returning exiles.

2. Nehemiah 7:20 : "the descendants of Adin, 655." In this parallel account, Nehemiah provides a similar list of returnees. The number of Adin's descendants is recorded as 655, which may suggest either a different counting or an increase in the family size over time.

3. Nehemiah 10:16 : "Adin." In this context, Adin is listed among those who sealed the covenant. This covenant was a solemn agreement made by the leaders, Levites, and priests to follow the Law of God as given through Moses. The inclusion of Adin in this list signifies the family's commitment to the spiritual and communal renewal of the Jewish people.

Historical and Theological Context:

The return from exile was a pivotal moment in Jewish history, marking the end of the Babylonian Captivity and the beginning of the restoration of Jerusalem and the Temple. The lists of returnees, such as those including the descendants of Adin, underscore the continuity of the Jewish people and their dedication to reestablishing their religious and cultural identity.

The mention of Adin in the sealing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 highlights the importance of communal responsibility and faithfulness to God's commandments. This act of sealing the covenant was a public declaration of the people's intention to live according to the Torah, emphasizing themes of repentance, renewal, and obedience.

Significance:

The family of Adin, like many others listed in Ezra and Nehemiah, represents the faithfulness of the Jewish people in maintaining their identity and religious practices despite the challenges of exile. Their return and participation in the covenant renewal reflect a broader narrative of redemption and restoration that is central to the biblical account.

Adin's inclusion in these records serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of those who remained faithful to God and played a role in the reestablishment of the Jewish community in their ancestral homeland.Adin

Adina, adorned; voluptuous; dainty

Adin

(dainty, delicate), ancestor of a family who returned form Babylon with Zerubbabel, to the number of 454, (Ezra 2:15) or 655 according to the parallel list in (Nehemiah 7:20) (B.C. 536.) They joined with Nehemiah in a covenant to separate themselves from the heathen. (Nehemiah 10:16) (B.C. 410.)

Effeminate.

(1.) Ezra 8:6.

(2.) Nehemiah 10:16.

ADIN

a'-din (`adhin, "adorned"): The name of a family, "the sons of Adin" (Ezra 2:15; Ezra 8:6 Nehemiah 7:20; Nehemiah 10:16; 1 Esdras 5:14; 8:32), mentioned among the returning exiles. The list in Ezra 2 is placed in the midst of the narrative concerning Zerubbabel, but its title and Its contents show that it also includes the later Jewish immigrants into Palestine. The list in Nehemiah 7 is a duplicate of that in Ezra, but with variations; most of the variations are naturally accounted for by supposing that one copy was made later than the other and was brought up to date. In Ezra and 1 Esdras the number of the sons of Adin is said to be 454; in Ne it is 655. The 50 males, led by Ebed the son of Jonathan, who came with Ezra, may or may not have been included in the numbers just mentioned. Among the names of those who sealed the covenant along with Ne are 44 that are placed under the caption "the chiefs of the people" (Nehemiah 10:14-26), and nearly half of these are the family names of the list in Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7. It is natural to infer that in these cases a family sealed the covenant collectively through some representative. In that case the Adin here mentioned is the same that is mentioned in the other places. See also ADINU.

Willis J. Beecher

ADINU; ADIN

ad'-i-nu, ad'-in (Adinou, 1 Esdras 5:14; Adin, 1 Esdras 8:32): Compare Adin (Ezra 2:15; Ezra 8:6 Nehemiah 7:20; Nehemiah 10:16). The descendants of Adin (leaders of the nation) returned with their families to Jerusalem: one party being with Zerubbabel (454 members 1 Esdras 5:14), a second party with Ezra (250 members 1 Esdras 8:32).

5720. Adin -- an Israelite
... 5719, 5720. Adin. 5721 . an Israelite. Transliteration: Adin Phonetic Spelling:
(aw-deen') Short Definition: Adin. ... NASB Word Usage Adin (4). Adin. ...
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5719. adin -- voluptuous
... 5718, 5719. adin. 5720 . voluptuous. Transliteration: adin Phonetic Spelling:
(aw-deen') Short Definition: one. ... 5718, 5719. adin. 5720 . Strong's Numbers
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The Doctrine of Non-Resistance to Evil by Force Has Been Professed ...
... CHRISTIANITY. Of the Book "What I Believe""The Correspondence Evoked by it"
Letters from Quakers"Garrison's Declaration"Adin Ballou. ...
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Footnotes
... One of them, purporting to be the spirit of a departed son of Adin Ballou, in answer
to the question, by his father, "Can you describe how you are able to ...
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Restorationists.
... Paul Dean, Rev. David Pickering, Rev. Charles Hudson, Rev. Adin Ballou, Rev. Lyman
Maynard, Rev. Nathaniel Wright, Rev. Philemon R. Russell, and Rev. ...
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The Kingdom of God is within you
... Of the Book "What I Believe"--The Correspondence Evoked by it-- Letters from
Quakers--Garrison's Declaration--Adin Ballou. CHAPTER II. ...
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Adin (2 Occurrences)
... (2.) Nehemiah 10:16. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ADIN. ... In Ezra and 1 Esdras
the number of the sons of Adin is said to be 454; in Ne it is 655. ...
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Adinu
... ADINU; ADIN. ad'-i-nu, ad'-in (Adinou, 1 Esdras 5:14; Adin, 1 Esdras 8:32): Compare
Adin (Ezra 2:15; Ezra 8:6 Nehemiah 7:20; Nehemiah 10:16). ...
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655 (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance 655 (1 Occurrence). Nehemiah 7:20 The children
of Adin, six hundred fifty-five. (See NAS NIV). ...
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454 (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance 454 (1 Occurrence). Ezra 2:15 The children
of Adin, four hundred fifty-four. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Fifty-five (3 Occurrences)
... (WEB BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV). Nehemiah 7:20 The children of Adin, six hundred
fifty-five. (WEB BBE DBY RSV). Fifty, Fifty-five. Fifty-four . Reference Bible.
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Fifty-four (7 Occurrences)
... two hundred fifty-four. (WEB BBE DBY RSV). Ezra 2:15 The children of Adin,
four hundred fifty-four. (WEB BBE DBY RSV). Ezra 2:31 The ...
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Ebed (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 8:22 and Ishpan, and Eber, and Eliel, (See JPS). Ezra 8:6 Of the sons
of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males. ...
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Bigva'i (6 Occurrences)
... threescore and seven. (See RSV). Nehemiah 10:16 Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin; (See
RSV). Bigvai, Bigva'i. Bikat-aven . Reference Bible.
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Bigvai (4 Occurrences)
... Israel: (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Nehemiah 10:16 Adonijah,
Bigvai, Adin, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Adieu (2 Occurrences)

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