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; Berean Literal Bible and of the sons of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males; 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; Berean Annotated Bible from the descendants of Adin (delicate), Ebed (servant) son of Jonathan (YHWH has given), and with him 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblefrom the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men; World English Bible Of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd from the sons of Adin: Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty who are males. Berean Literal Bible and of the sons of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him fifty 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 BibleOf 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 BibleOf 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 1917And 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 of the descendants of Adin, Ezra 2:15 the descendants of Adin, 454; Nehemiah 7:20 the descendants of Adin, 655; Nehemiah 10:16 Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, Judges 9:26 Meanwhile, Gaal son of Ebed came with his brothers and crossed into Shechem, and the leaders of Shechem put their confidence in him. Ezra 10:15 (Only Jonathan son of Asahel and Jahzeiah son of Tikvah, supported by Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite, opposed this plan.) 1 Samuel 14:1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father. and with him 50 men; 2 Kings 1:9 Then King Ahaziah sent to Elijah a captain with his company of fifty men. So the captain went up to Elijah, who was sitting on top of a hill, and said to him, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down!’” 2 Kings 1:11 So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” 2 Kings 1:13 So the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. And the third captain went up, fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, “Man of God, may my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours please be precious in your sight. 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. 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, Jump to Previous Adin Children Descendants Ebed Fifty Jonathan MalesJump to Next Adin Children Descendants Ebed Fifty Jonathan MalesEzra 8 1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon15. 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, Adin’s family, whose name means “delicate” or “luxurious,” was among the Jewish households returning from exile to reestablish life in Jerusalem and Judah. Their participation shows that the restoration involved entire family lines reclaiming their place within the covenant community. Ezr 2:15 the descendants of Adin, 454; Ebed son of Jonathan, Ebed, meaning “servant,” led this branch of Adin’s descendants. As the named representative of the group, he bore responsibility for guiding those entrusted to his care on the journey from Babylon. Jdg 9:26 Meanwhile, Gaal son of Ebed came with his brothers… and with him 50 men; These fifty men joined the larger company gathered by Ezra for the return to Jerusalem. Their willingness to leave Babylon strengthened the community that would restore worship, order, and daily life in the land God had given Israel. 2Ki 1:9 Then King Ahaziah sent to Elijah a captain with his company… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzraA 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 NumbersEbed 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 8:6?2. How does Ezra 8:6 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role does family lineage play in Ezra 8:6 and biblical leadership? 4. How can we ensure our families are aligned with God's mission today? 5. What does Ezra 8:6 teach about community involvement in God's work? 6. How can we apply the obedience seen in Ezra 8:6 to our lives? 7. What is the significance of Ezra 8:6 in the context of the Israelites' return from exile? 8. How does Ezra 8:6 reflect the leadership qualities of Ezra? 9. What role does Ezra 8:6 play in the overall narrative of the Book of Ezra? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 8? Ezra 8:6 highlights God’s faithfulness in three layers: He preserves entire families (the descendants of Adin), appoints trustworthy leaders (Ebed son of Jonathan), and values every willing participant (the fifty men). Together they illustrate how the Lord literally fulfills His word, gathers His people, and advances His purposes—no matter the size of the group or the distance of the journey. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew from the descendantsוּמִבְּנֵ֣י (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 Additonal Resources Ezra 8:6 Blue Letter BibleEzra 8:6 Bible Gateway Ezra 8:6 Bible.com Ezra 8:6 NIV |
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