Ezra 2:55

“The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,”

"The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda," - Ezra 2:55
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What does Ezra 2:55 mean?

Ezra 2:55 in the King James Version reads, "The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,". This verse is found in the book of Ezra, which is a historical narrative of the return of the Israelites from exile in…

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Servants of the King: Embracing Our Heritage in Faith

As we delve into the genealogies found in the book of Ezra, we often approach them with a sense of bewilderment. Names, lineages, and numbers fill the pages, and it can be easy to lose sight of their importance in the larger narrative of scripture. Yet, embedded within these…

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A Prayer of Acknowledgment and Legacy

Heavenly Father, We come before Your throne of grace with humble hearts, recognizing Your sovereignty over all creation. As we reflect upon the words found in Ezra 2:55, "The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of…

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Ezra 2:55 - "¶ The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,"
Psalms 55:2 - "Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;"
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 3:2
1 Chronicles 2:55 - "And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab."
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 3:2
Ezra 9:1-2
Zerubbabel in Ezra chapter 2
Ezra 2:22 - "The men of Netophah, fifty and six."
Ezra 2:18 - "The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve."
Ezra 2:54 - "The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha."
Ezra 2:20 - "The children of Gibbar, ninety and five."
Ezra 2:24 - "The children of Azmaveth, forty and two."
Ezra 2:39 - "The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen."
Ezra 9:1-2
Ezra 2:9 - "The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore."
Ezra 2:27 - "The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two."
Ezra 2:29 - "The children of Nebo, fifty and two."
Ezra 2:56 - "The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,"
Ezra 2:11 - "The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three."
Ezra 2:53 - "The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,"
Ezra 2:48 - "The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,"
Ezra 2:15 - "The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four."
Ezra 7:2 - "The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,"
Ezra 2:21 - "The children of Beth-lehem, an hundred twenty and three."
Ezra 2:45 - "The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,"
Ezra 2:49 - "The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,"