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Ezra 2:55 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Ezra 2:55 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 2 verse 55 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda, Peruda: or, Perida”
Ezra 2:55 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 2:55
The children of Solomon's servants (בְּנֵי עַבְדֵי שְׁלֹמֹה)—A distinct category from Nethinim, these were descendants of Canaanite peoples Solomon subjected to forced labor (1 Kings 9:20-21). Sotai means "straying," Sophereth (סוֹפֶרֶת) means "scribe" or "numberer," and Peruda means "kernel" or "separated."That avdei Shlomo (Solomon's slaves) maintained distinct identity for 500+ years is remarkable. Their voluntary return from exile—where they lived as free men—to resume temple service demonstrates covenant loyalty transcending their servile origins. Paul later applies this metaphor: Christi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 2:55
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“whom the children of Israel were not able utterly to destroy”
“the children of Sophereth”