Ezra 8:4
New International Version
of the descendants of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men;

New Living Translation
From the family of Pahath-moab: Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah and 200 other men.

English Standard Version
Of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men.

Berean Standard Bible
from the descendants of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men;

King James Bible
Of the sons of Pahathmoab; Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males.

New King James Version
of the sons of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males;

New American Standard Bible
of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah and two hundred males with him;

NASB 1995
of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah and 200 males with him;

NASB 1977
of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah and 200 males with him;

Legacy Standard Bible
of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah and 200 males with him;

Amplified Bible
of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, with 200 men;

Christian Standard Bible
Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah from Pahath-moab’s descendants, and 200 men with him;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah from Pahath-moab’s descendants, and 200 men with him;

American Standard Version
Of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males.

English Revised Version
Of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
from the family of Pahath Moab: Eliehoenai, son of Zerahiah, with 200 males

International Standard Version
From Pahath-moab's descendants: Zerahiah's son Eliehoenai and 200 men with him.

Majority Standard Bible
from the descendants of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men;

NET Bible
from the descendants of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men;

New Heart English Bible
Of the sons of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the sons of Pahath-moab; Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males.

World English Bible
Of the sons of Pahathmoab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
From the sons of Pahath-Moab: Elihoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred who are males.

Young's Literal Translation
From the sons of Pahath-Moab: Elihoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred who are males.

Smith's Literal Translation
From the sons of Pahath-Moab: Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the sons of Phahath Moab, Eleoenai the son of Zareha, and with him two hundred men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai, the son of Zerahiah, and two hundred men were with him.

New American Bible
of the descendants of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai, son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males;

New Revised Standard Version
Of the descendants of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the descendants of Shultan-moab, Elijah and Khanani the sons of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Of the children of Shultan: Moab, Eliyah and Khanani, son of Zerakhyah, and with him two hundred males.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the sons of Phaath-Moab; Eliana the son of Saraia, and with him two hundred that were males.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Exiles who Returned with Ezra
3of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; 4from the descendants of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men; 5from the descendants of Zattu, Shecaniah son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men;…

Cross References
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;

1 Chronicles 3:19-24
The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, / and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. / The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. ...

Nehemiah 3:7
Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.

Nehemiah 8:7
The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.

Nehemiah 10:9
The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,

Nehemiah 12:8
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.

Nehemiah 12:12
In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

Nehemiah 12:22
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded.

Nehemiah 12:24
The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.

Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

Nehemiah 12:26
They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.


Treasury of Scripture

Of the sons of Pahathmoab; Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males.

Pahath-moab

Ezra 2:6
The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.

Nehemiah 7:11
The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.

Nehemiah 10:14
The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,

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Ezra 8
1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon
15. 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














of the descendants of Pahath-moab
This phrase refers to a specific family lineage within the tribe of Judah. The name "Pahath-moab" means "governor of Moab," indicating a historical connection to the region of Moab, which was east of the Dead Sea. This lineage is significant because it highlights the diverse backgrounds of those returning from the Babylonian exile. The inclusion of this family underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people, regardless of their varied ancestries. Historically, Moab was often in conflict with Israel, yet here we see reconciliation and unity in the return to Jerusalem.

Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah
The name "Eliehoenai" means "my eyes look to God," reflecting a posture of faith and dependence on the Lord. This is a powerful reminder of the spiritual focus required for the journey back to Jerusalem. "Zerahiah" means "the Lord has risen," which can be seen as a prophetic declaration of hope and renewal. The mention of these names serves to inspire faith in God's providence and the fulfillment of His promises. It also emphasizes the importance of godly leadership in guiding the people during this significant period of restoration.

and with him 200 men
The number "200" signifies a substantial group, indicating that Eliehoenai was a leader of considerable influence and responsibility. This group of men represents a community committed to the cause of rebuilding and restoring Jerusalem. The willingness of these men to leave Babylon and undertake the arduous journey back to their homeland is a testament to their faith and dedication. It reflects the collective effort required to accomplish God's purposes, highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation among God's people. This phrase serves as an encouragement to believers to join together in fulfilling God's mission, trusting in His guidance and provision.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the descendants
מִבְּנֵי֙ (mib·bə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of
פַּחַ֣ת (pa·ḥaṯ)
0
Strong's Hebrew

Pahath-Moab,
מוֹאָ֔ב (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6355: Pahath-moab -- a postexilic name

Eliehoenai
אֶלְיְהֽוֹעֵינַ֖י (’el·yə·hō·w·‘ê·nay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 454: Elihoenai -- 'toward Yah (are) my eyes', two Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Zerahiah,
זְרַֽחְיָ֑ה (zə·raḥ·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2228: Zerahiah -- 'Yah has risen', two Israelites

and with him
וְעִמּ֖וֹ (wə·‘im·mōw)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

200
מָאתַ֥יִם (mā·ṯa·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 3967: A hundred

men;
הַזְּכָרִֽים׃ (haz·zə·ḵā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male


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