Ezra 2:42

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Ezra 2:42 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all a hundred thirty and nine.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all a hundred thirty and nine.
Ezra 2:42 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezra 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
42The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all a hundred thirty and nine.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the porters: 1Chr. 26:1-19; Neh 7:45. 138 Ezra 2:43”
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