Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Padon was an ancestor of a group of temple servants who returned from the Babylonian exile.
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Padon is mentioned in the lists of the people who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile (Ezr.2.44; Neh.7.47). He was an ancestor of a group of temple servants, also known as the Nethinim, who were assigned to assist the Levites in the maintenance and service of the temple. The Nethinim were considered a distinct group among the returnees and were listed separately from the other Israelites. The mention of Padon in these lists suggests that he was a significant figure among the temple servants, possibly a leader or a prominent ancestor. However, no further details about Padon's life or specific role are provided in the Bible.
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(deliverance) the ancestor of a family of Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:41; Nehemiah 7:47) (B.C. before 529.)
his redemption; ox-yoke
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6303
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,
the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,
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