Ezra 2:42 net — The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akk…

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"The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai: 139."

— Ezra 2:42, NET Bible

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Ezra 2 — Context

39

the descendants of Harim: 1,017.

40

The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel(through the line of Hodaviah): 74.

41

The singers: the descendants of Asaph: 128.

42

The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai: 139.

43

The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,

44

the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,

45

the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,

Ezra 2:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 2:42 say?
Ezra 2:42 in the NET Bible reads: “The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai: 139.”
Where is Ezra 2:42 in the Bible?
Ezra 2:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 2, verse 42.
Who wrote Ezra?
Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.
What are the major themes of Ezra?
Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 2:42.
What translation should I read Ezra 2:42 in?
Ezra 2:42 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezra 2:42?
Ezra 2:42 reads (NET): “The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai: 139.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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