Padon פָּדוֹן
Ancestor of temple servants
Who is Padon in the Bible?
Padon was an ancestor of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile. His name appears in the lists of returnees recorded in Ezra 2:44 and Nehemiah 7:47, where he is identified as an ancestor of a group of Nethinim, or temple servants, who were dedicated to assisting the Levites in maintaining and serving the temple. The Nethinim were recognized as a distinct group among the returning exiles and were listed separately from other Israelites, suggesting that Padon held a significant position among these temple workers, possibly as a leader or prominent ancestor. Though no further biographical details are provided in Scripture, Padon's inclusion in these official genealogical records underscores the important role that temple servants played in restoring Jewish worship and religious life after the exile.
Biography
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.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:44
"the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,"
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:47
"the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פָּדוֹן |