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Of the sons of Shecaniah, the son of Jahaziel; and with him three hundred males.

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A Note on the Text

Commentators note that this verse, part of a larger list, likely has a name missing. Charles Ellicott points out that the Septuagint, an ancient Greek translation, supplies the name of a family ('Zattu') that seems to have been accidentally omitted from the Hebrew text over time. This highlights the meticulous nature of biblical scholarship in understanding the text.

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Ezra

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezra 8:5

19th Century

Bishop

The son of Janaziel. —Obviously a name is omitted. The Septuagint has, “of the sons of Zattu, Shechaniah,” befor…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezra 8:5

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Ezra 7:3).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezra 8:1–20

17th Century

Minister

Ezra assembles the outcasts of Israel, and the dispersed of Judah. God raised up the spirits of a small remnant to accompany him. What a pity that …