Tabbaoth Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
The Tabbaoth were a family of temple servants who returned to Judah from Babylonian exile.
temple servant (EZR 2:43)
Names
- en Tabbaoth
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Tabbaoth
· Also called · H2884 none · EZR 2:43 [ornamental or signet] ring
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טַבָּעוֹת
tabaot · H2884 · EZR 2:43 [ornamental or signet] ring
- he טַבָּעוֹת · H2884
- el Ταβαωθ Tabaōth · none · EZR 2:43
- bg Таваот
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Tabbaoth Article
STEPBible TIPNR
The Tabbaoth are mentioned in Ezr 2:43 and Neh 7:46 as one of the families of temple servants who returned to Judah from Babylonian captivity. They are listed along with the Nephisim, Keros, Siaha, Padon, Lebanah, Hagabah, Akkub, Hagab, Shamlai, Hanan, Giddel, Gahar, Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda, Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah, Besai, Asnah, Meunim, Nephusim, Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur, Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha, Barkos, Sisera, Temah, Neziah, and Hatipha. No other details are provided about the specific duties or history of the Tabbaoth family. As temple servants, they likely assisted the Levites in the maintenance and operation of the temple.
Tabbaoth Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Impressions; rings, “the children of,” returned from the Captivity (Ezra 2:43).
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