Tabbaoth טַבָּעוֹת
Family of temple servants who returned from exile
Who is Tabbaoth in the Bible?
Tabbaoth was a family of temple servants who returned to Judah from Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:43 and Nehemiah 7:46. The Tabbaoth are listed among several families of temple servants, known as Nethinim, who were permitted to return and rebuild their lives in Jerusalem after the exile ended. As temple servants, the Tabbaoth family would have assisted the Levites in maintaining the temple facilities and performing various cultic duties. Their inclusion in the official registry of returnees demonstrates that even lower-ranking temple workers played an important role in the restoration of Jewish religious life and the rebuilding of the temple community.
Biography
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.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:43
"The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,"
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:46
"The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | טַבָּעוֹת |