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Ezra 2:55

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Ezra 2:55 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The children of Solomon`s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The children of Solomon`s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,
Ezra 2:55 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezra 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
52the children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
53the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,
54the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
55The children of Solomon`s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,
56the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
57the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
58All the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon`s servants, were three hundred ninety and two.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The children of Solomon's servants--either the strangers that monarch enlisted in the building of the temple, or those who lived in his palace, which was deemed a high honor.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Servants - Who had lived in Solomon's family, and after his death, called themselves and their families by that name, esteeming it a great honour that they had been servants to so great a prince. Ezra 2:62”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“2:55-58 The descendants of the servants of King Solomon are connected with the Temple servants (2:43-54). Their names might indicate their responsibilities: e.g., Hassophereth (“the scribe”) probably kept inventories, and Pokereth-hazzebaim (“gazelle-hunter”) likely hunted game.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Solomon's: Kg1 9:21 Peruda: Neh 7:57, Perida Ezra 2:56”
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